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 the supervision of a registered pharmacist, the intern fills and processes prescriptions, supports inventory and quality assurance, and helps provide patient care and customer service. The role involves working with customers, patients, healthcare providers, and pharmacy and store colleagues while following applicable laws, regulations, privacy requirements, and Hy-Vee policies. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
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 a registered pharmacist’s supervision and in accordance with state and federal statutes 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 special projects as assigned.
- Adhere to 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
