Pharmacy Intern
About The Position
The Pharmacy Intern learns to provide a strong patient experience by assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team in accordance with state and federal regulations. The role uses pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions, while modeling customer service and learning pharmacy policies, procedures, and practices needed for a future pharmacist. Under pharmacist supervision, the intern assists with pharmacy operations, prescription processing, patient care, and services within the state scope of practice for pharmacy interns. The intern also supports customer service, sales transactions, inventory management, department upkeep, required training, and continued learning in healthcare and pharmacy.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English, except in Puerto Rico.
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
Responsibilities
- Greet customers and patients, offer assistance with products and services, resolve issues, and answer questions.
- Model customer service best practices and develop strong customer relationships.
- Learn from store and pharmacy team members, field leadership, and customers and patients.
- Assist in the practice of pharmacy under pharmacist supervision and comply with applicable laws, company policies, and the Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
- Perform assigned prescription entry, third-party processing, filling, and dispensing duties according to standard operating procedures.
- Assist pharmacists and other healthcare providers with patient care and services within the state scope of practice for pharmacy interns, including patient counseling and services such as blood pressure checks and medication therapy management.
- Immediately report prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty and follow pharmacy error and Quality Improvement Program policies and procedures.
- Follow the company's Good Faith Dispensing policy.
- Register related sales on the assigned cash register, handle cash as required, and help customers locate over-the-counter products.
- Handle telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention, including calls to physicians.
- Assist with inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments; apply asset protection techniques and file claims for shipment discrepancies or damaged prescription drugs.
- Help maintain the Pharmacy Department by ensuring supplies are adequate and the area is clean, neat, and orderly.
- Comply with company policies and procedures and maintain respectful relationships with coworkers.
- Complete required training and special assignments or other assigned tasks.
- Maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy, including awareness of current news and developments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
