About the role#
As a Retail Pharmacy Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting while completing your degree. You will work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist to process prescriptions, manage inventory, and support patient care. This is a part-time position.
What you'll do#
- Provide friendly customer service and greet customers.
- Fill and process prescriptions under pharmacist supervision, following state and federal regulations.
- Prepare prescription containers and affix labels.
- Report medication errors to the appropriate personnel.
- Manage inventory by ordering, stocking merchandise, checking invoices, and entering data.
- Follow security, regulatory, and Quality Assurance procedures.
- Assist in training pharmacy staff and maintain the cleanliness of the dispensing area.
- Protect customer privacy and medical information in accordance with HIPAA.
- Work with your team to follow standard operating procedures and store policies.
- Assist in other areas of the store or take on special projects as needed.
What you'll need#
- You must be 18 years or older.
- Current enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy.
- Registration with the State Pharmacy Board as an intern.
- Up to six months of related work experience is preferred.
- Ability to solve problems using logical and scientific thinking.
- Proficiency in performing arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations.
- Skill in composing correspondence, following technical manuals, and evaluating data.
- Ability to counsel customers and interact professionally with patients and healthcare providers.
- Capability to stand, walk, reach, and bend for extended periods.
- Ability to handle repetitive tasks like counting, pouring, and labeling medications.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Madison, Wisconsin.
- This is an on-site, part-time position.
- The internship term is rolling.
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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