Pharmacy Intern

Meijer•Greenfield, WI

About The Position

The Meijer Pharmacy Intern Program is designed to develop pharmacy interns into future Meijer pharmacy leaders. Interns provide friendly, remarkable customer service and support operational excellence to improve the patient experience and health. Interns are assigned to pharmacy site(s) and work designated hours, learning skills for community pharmacy practice at Meijer. As they progress academically, their responsibilities and expectations expand across patient care, clinical services, and leadership competencies. Participation in the program, clinical pharmacy services, leadership, administrative and operations projects, and quarterly goals may be considered when interns apply for Meijer pharmacist positions. Interns must meet legal and program requirements, complete assigned training, and collaborate with a pharmacist preceptor who mentors and monitors their professional development. They maintain an electronic portfolio documenting training requirements and accomplishments. After applicable training, interns participate in pharmacy immunization, medication therapy management, health screening, and other current clinical programs. The program requires a minimum availability of 16–32 hours per month year-round, based on professional development and market needs. Additional hours may be requested but are not guaranteed.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an accredited pharmacy school.
Hold a state-specific pharmacy intern license.
Be flexible in availability and able to assist as needs arise.
Be timely and dependable in completing requirements and scheduled shifts.
Demonstrate a drive to stay current and competent in pharmacy-related functions.
Have excellent customer service skills.
Demonstrate empathy.
Maintain a professional appearance and behavior.
Be self-motivated and diligent.
Be committed to team goals.

Responsibilities

Develop the professional and leadership competencies expected of a future pharmacist.
Assist customers with pharmacy needs and develop and maintain positive relationships with patients, team members, and leadership.
Comply with Meijer pharmacy policies and applicable state and federal legal requirements, including the legal functions permitted for pharmacy interns in the state of practice.
Maintain an active educational license on file with the store administrator, renew it on time each year, and display it at the base store.
Maintain a complete clinical documentation file on site according to Clinical Services Documentation and Filing procedures, and maintain active CPR licensure documentation with the store administrator as required for clinical services participation.
Complete all assigned training, including training plans applicable to each professional year and the intern’s first year with Meijer.
Collaborate with the assigned pharmacist preceptor to support development and review training plans during quarterly conversations.
Compile an electronic portfolio showcasing completed training requirements and accomplishments, and review it during quarterly conversations and interviews for Meijer pharmacist positions.
After applicable training, participate in Meijer Pharmacy immunization, medication therapy management, health screening, and other current clinical programs.
Maintain minimum program availability of 16–32 hours per month year-round and invest the time needed for professional development; coordinate with TL, IC, and PDM when necessary.