Retail Pharmacy Intern
About The Position
The Retail Pharmacy Intern provides prompt, efficient, and friendly customer service and fills prescriptions in accordance with state and federal statutes and regulations under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. The role supports prescription processing, inventory control, pharmacy operations, and compliance with security, regulatory, and quality assurance procedures. The intern also maintains the cleanliness and professional appearance of the pharmacy and dispensing area, assists with training employees, and helps in other store areas as needed. The position requires enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy and registration with the State Pharmacy Board as an intern. It involves daily contact with pharmacy operations support staff and customers, a fast-paced retail setting, frequent noise, occasional exposure to dangerous chemicals or solvents, and handling multiple tasks. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. The role is non-exempt.
Requirements
- 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 use logical or scientific thinking to solve problems involving abstract and concrete variables.
- Ability to compose original correspondence, follow technical manuals, interact with people, interview, counsel or advise people, and evaluate technical data.
- Ability to perform arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations.
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
- Visual clarity at distances both more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet, and field of vision.
- Ability to perform fingering, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, lifting, stooping, and reaching.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced retail store setting.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Responsibilities
- Fill and help process prescriptions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
- Provide prompt, efficient, and friendly service.
- Assist with inventory control by ordering and stocking merchandise, checking invoices, and entering inventory information into the computer.
- Work with coworkers as a team to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and facility policies.
- Prepare prescriptions and affix labels to prescription containers.
- Report medication errors to appropriate personnel.
- Assist in training employees and with monthly inventory.
- Follow security and regulatory procedures, including Quality Assurance Programs.
- Maintain cleanliness of the pharmacy and dispensing area and maintain a professional appearance.
- Adhere to company policies and report to work as scheduled and on time.
- Assist in other areas of the store and perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.
- Maintain the confidentiality of customers’ private medical information under HIPAA and of prescription drug pricing and costs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
