About the role#
As a Retail Pharmacy Intern at Hy-Vee, you will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting while working toward your pharmacy degree. You will work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist to assist with prescription processing, inventory management, and patient care.
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.
- Assist with monthly inventory and follow security and Quality Assurance procedures.
- Help train pharmacy employees.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the pharmacy and dispensing area.
- Protect customer medical information and pricing data in accordance with HIPAA.
- Work with your team to follow standard operating procedures and store policies.
- Assist in other areas of the store and complete special projects as assigned.
- Maintain a professional appearance and arrive on time for your scheduled shifts.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy.
- Valid registration with the State Pharmacy Board as an intern.
- Up to six months of similar or related work experience is preferred.
- Ability to apply logical and scientific thinking to solve problems.
- Accuracy in performing arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations.
- Skill in composing original correspondence and evaluating technical data.
- Ability to counsel customers and interact professionally with patients and healthcare providers.
- High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential information.
Location & details#
- Location: Des Moines, IA.
- This is a part-time, on-site role with rolling terms.
- Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
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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