Retail Pharmacy Intern

Hy-Vee•Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Hy-Vee, our people are our strength, and we promise "a helpful smile in every aisle," which comes from an engaged workforce. This Retail Pharmacy Intern position provides prompt, efficient, and friendly customer service. The intern will fill prescriptions in accordance with all state and federal statutes and regulations under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. The role emphasizes core competencies such as partnerships, a growth mindset, being results-oriented, customer-focused, and professionalism. Key responsibilities include assisting with inventory control, maintaining stock levels, checking invoices, and entering inventory data. The intern is expected to work collaboratively with co-workers, strictly adhering to standard operating procedures and facility policies, and reporting any medication errors. Maintaining the cleanliness of the pharmacy and dispensing area, upholding a professional appearance, and adhering to company policies are also crucial. The role requires maintaining the confidentiality of customer's private medical information as per HIPAA and safeguarding prescription drug pricing and costs.

Requirements

Must be 18+
Enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy
Registered with State Pharmacy Board as an intern
Six months or less of similar or related work experience
Ability to do logical or scientific thinking to solve problems; several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to compose original correspondence
Ability to follow technical manuals
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
Physical activity: Fingering, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, lifting, stooping, and reaching
Ability to handle multiple tasks (filling scripts, answering telephone, waiting on customers, etc.) every day
Maintain confidentiality of customer’s private medical information according to the HIPAA act
Maintain 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