Intern

Kroger•Noblesville, IN

About The Position

The Pharmacy Student/Intern helps deliver an outstanding customer experience by supporting pharmacy operations, assisting the pharmacist, and reinforcing customer service, safety, and department standards. The role supports workflow and pharmacist oversight through shift leadership, station rotation, and troubleshooting. It also provides day-to-day training support for pharmacy associates and helps new technicians progress through the technician training program. The position assists the pharmacist with responsibilities that do not require a pharmacist’s professional judgment, including entering patient information, performing post-fill audits, and supporting Medication Therapy Management services. The Pharmacy Student/Intern must follow applicable health, safety, privacy, and transaction policies and maintain any registration, certification, or license required by the state.

Requirements

At least 1 year of retail experience.
Completion of national and/or state intern registration, certification, or licensure requirements, depending on state requirements.
At least 18 years of age.
Enrolled in an accredited pharmacy school program.
Certified or able to be certified in immunizations.

Nice To Haves

National or state intern registration.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to understand and follow company limits on cash shortages and work honestly and effectively to control loss.
Ability to understand and follow guidelines for restricted-sale items such as alcohol, tobacco, fireworks, and videos.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional customer service and promote the company’s Customer 1st strategy and core values.
Comply with and reinforce sanitation and safety regulations, guidelines, procedures, and programs; identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
Serve as a pharmacy safety subject matter expert by recognizing opportunities and coaching associates toward correct practices.
Support workflow and pharmacist oversight through shift leadership, delegation of station rotation, and addressing issues with appropriate solutions.
Lead by example to ensure department standards are met.
Assist the pharmacist with responsibilities that do not require a pharmacist’s professional judgment.
Perform the essential functions and tasks of a Pharmacy Certified Technician.
Follow HIPAA regulations and company policies regarding patient privacy.
Support company Health and Wellness initiatives.
Maintain current national and/or state registration, certification, or licensure as required by the state.
Provide day-to-day training support for pharmacy associates and encourage, monitor, and assist new technicians in the technician training program.
Serve as an alternative representative for store-wide meetings and huddles.
Comply with local, state, and federal regulations and report illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud.
Follow company guidelines for electronic fund transactions, cash, and check transactions.
Accurately and efficiently enter patient information into the computer, perform post-fill audits, and assist with maintaining Medication Therapy Management services.
Reinforce safety programs by following safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, practicing preventive maintenance, inspecting equipment, reporting repair needs to store management, and notifying management of customer or employee accidents.