Pharmacy Intern

K-VA-T Food Stores•Gray, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Intern supports pharmacy operations by assisting customers, handling prescription intake and data entry, stocking products and supplies, helping prepare insurance claims, and maintaining a clean work area. The intern must be enrolled in pharmacy school and have completed one year of study at an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy. Oral prescriptions may be received only where permitted by state regulations and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be currently enrolled in pharmacy school and meet eligibility requirements.
Be enrolled in and have completed one year of study at an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
Be able to meet standard physical, mental, and visual demands.
Be able to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions and perform routine, repetitive tasks.
Be able to interact regularly with individuals at various levels.
Be able to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts and adhere to company time and attendance policies.

Responsibilities

Provide efficient and courteous customer service.
Answer telephone calls and handle questions that do not require a pharmacist’s expertise or judgment.
Receive written prescriptions and telephone refill requests; receive oral prescriptions when permitted by state regulation and authorized by the Pharmacist in Charge.
Gather and record information needed to prepare prescriptions before they are dispensed.
Store written prescription forms after prescriptions are dispensed.
Enter prescription data into the computer.
Stock over-the-counter products and assist with maintaining and stocking pharmacy supplies.
Place completed prescriptions in the pick-up area.
Assist in preparing insurance claims and verify payments.
Maintain a clean department and work area.
Operate the cash register.
Perform additional duties as assigned.