About the role#
Retail Pharmacy Interns gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting while working toward their pharmacy degree. You will assist with daily operations, help deliver patient care, and work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Provide prompt and friendly customer service.
- Fill and process prescriptions in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Prepare prescriptions and affix labels to containers.
- Report medication errors to the appropriate personnel.
- Manage inventory by ordering, stocking merchandise, checking invoices, and entering data.
- Follow security and regulatory procedures, including Quality Assurance Programs.
- Assist in training pharmacy employees and maintain the cleanliness of the pharmacy area.
- Protect customer privacy and medical information in accordance with HIPAA.
- Collaborate with team members to follow store policies and standard operating procedures.
- Assist in other areas of the store or take on special projects as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy.
- Registration with the State Pharmacy Board as an intern.
- Up to six months of similar or related work experience is preferred.
- Ability to perform accurate arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations.
- Skill in applying logical and scientific thinking to solve problems.
- Capacity to counsel customers and interact professionally with healthcare providers.
- Ability to maintain discretion when handling confidential patient and financial information.
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, reach, and bend while working at a counter or workstation.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Location & details#
- Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- This is a part-time, paid position.
- The role is on-site and follows a rolling schedule.
About Hy-Vee, Inc.
Hy-Vee, Inc. operates as an employee-owned corporation within the retail sector. The company manages over 563 business units across nine states in the Midwest. Founded in 1930, the organization maintains its headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa. It employs over 75,000 people and reports annual sales exceeding 13 billion dollars.
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