Retail Pharmacy Intern
About The Position
Retail Pharmacy Interns gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced retail pharmacy while working toward a pharmacy degree. Under a registered pharmacist’s supervision, they fill and process prescriptions, assist with inventory and quality assurance, and help provide patient care. The role is intended for an enrolled pharmacy student who is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and passionate about patient health. The intern provides customer service, supports pharmacy operations and team training, maintains a clean dispensing area, protects confidential information, and follows applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and facility procedures. The position may also involve assisting in other store areas and taking on special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy.
- Registered with the State Pharmacy Board as an intern.
- Apply logical and scientific thinking to solve problems involving abstract and concrete variables.
- Perform arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations accurately.
- Compose original correspondence, follow technical manuals, and evaluate technical data.
- Counsel and advise customers and interact professionally with patients, healthcare providers, and team members.
- Maintain discretion and integrity when handling confidential patient and financial information.
Nice To Haves
- Six months or less of similar or related work experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide prompt, friendly customer service and make customer interactions positive.
- Fill and help process prescriptions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
- Prepare prescriptions and affix labels to prescription containers.
- Report medication errors to appropriate personnel.
- Assist with inventory control, including ordering and stocking merchandise, checking invoices, and entering inventory information.
- Assist with monthly inventory and follow security and regulatory procedures, including Quality Assurance Programs.
- Assist in training pharmacy employees.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the pharmacy and dispensing area.
- Protect the confidentiality of customers’ private medical information and prescription drug pricing in accordance with HIPAA.
- Work with co-workers to follow standard operating procedures and facility policies.
- Maintain a professional appearance.
- Assist in other store areas as needed and take on assigned special projects.
- Follow Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines.
- Report to work as scheduled and on time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
