Retail Pharmacy intern

Hy-Vee•Columbia, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At Hy-Vee, our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other. This role provides prompt, efficient, and friendly customer service while filling prescriptions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. The intern will also assist with inventory control, maintain merchandise levels, and work collaboratively with co-workers to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and facility policies.

Requirements

Must be 18+ years of age
Six months or less of similar or related work experience
Enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy
Registered with the State Pharmacy Board as an intern
Ability to do logical or scientific thinking to solve problems
Ability to compose original correspondence
Ability to follow technical manuals
Ability to have increased contact with people
Ability to interview, counsel, or advise people
Ability to evaluate technical data
Ability to do arithmetic calculations involving arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations
Ability to physically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
Visual requirements include clarity of vision at distances of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet, and field of vision
Fingering, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, lifting, stooping, and reaching
Must be able to handle multiple tasks (filling scripts, answering telephone, waiting on customers, etc.) every day
Maintains the confidentiality of the customer’s private medical information according to the HIPAA act
Maintains the confidentiality of prescription drug pricing and costs
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen

Responsibilities

Fills and helps process prescriptions
Provides prompt and efficient service
Assists with inventory control, maintaining inventory levels by ordering and stocking merchandise, checking invoices, and entering inventory information into the computer
Works with co-workers as a team to ensure strict adherence to standard operating procedures and facility policies
Prepares prescriptions
Reports any medication errors to appropriate personnel
Prepares and affixes labels to prescription containers
Assists in training employees
Assists with monthly inventory
Follows security and regulatory procedures including Quality Assurance Programs
Maintains cleanliness of pharmacy and dispensing area
Maintains a professional appearance
Adheres to company policies
Reports to work when scheduled and on time
Assists in other areas of the store as needed
Performs other job related duties and special projects as required