Pharmacy Intern

Thrifty White Pharmacy•Dickinson, ND

112d•Onsite

About The Position

Thrifty White Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Intern in Dickinson, North Dakota to provide exposure in all aspects of the community pharmacy setting and to let them practice as many pharmacist duties as they are prepared to handle (per State Board requirements). This role involves learning all functions of a Pharmacist's job under the guidance of a Pharmacist Preceptor. The intern will gain experience in customer service, prescription management, patient counseling, immunization promotion, and medication therapy management activities. Good attendance and punctuality are essential for fulfilling the job functions.

Requirements

Must have or be able to receive a pharmacy intern license.
Must not have any federal sanctions.
Good attendance and punctuality is required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to practice as many pharmacist duties as prepared to handle (per State Board requirements).
Experience counseling patients on their medications.

Responsibilities

Providing excellent professional service to customers to build loyalty and repeat business.
Helping prepare hard copy insurance claims when necessary.
Obtaining and documenting approval for refill prescriptions from physicians to ensure proper authorization is recorded on all prescriptions.
Counseling patients on their medications (with experience).
Works with the Pharmacist Preceptor to learn all functions of the Pharmacist's job.
Providing and promoting immunizations in store and with local employers, community centers, and government officials.
Answering patient questions in the OTC aisles and becoming familiar with products offered there.
Supporting full completion of Medication Therapy Management activities.
Prepares information for Pharmacists to complete Comprehensive Medication reviews and assists in these meetings with patients.
Seeking out and pursuing opportunities to educate at senior centers, employers, doctor's offices, public officials and other community gatherings.
Making antibiotic call backs after 3 days of patient being on antibiotic to see if the therapy is helping and if the patient has any questions or concerns.