About the role#
As a Retail Pharmacy Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting while completing your pharmacy degree. You will work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist to assist with patient care, inventory, and daily operations.
What you'll do#
- Fill and process prescriptions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
- Affix labels to prescription containers and prepare medications.
- Assist with inventory control, including ordering, stocking, and monthly inventory counts.
- Report medication errors to the appropriate personnel.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the pharmacy and dispensing area.
- Protect the confidentiality of customer medical information.
- Counsel customers and interact professionally with patients and healthcare providers.
- Follow security and regulatory procedures, including Quality Assurance Programs.
- Assist in training pharmacy employees.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy.
- Registration with the State Pharmacy Board as an intern.
- Experience of six months or less in similar work is preferred.
- Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending.
- Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout a shift.
- Ability to count, pour, package, and label medications.
Location & details#
- Location: West Des Moines, IA.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
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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