About the role#
Retail Pharmacy Interns gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting while working toward their pharmacy degree. You will fill prescriptions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, assist with inventory and quality assurance, and help deliver patient care.
What you'll do#
- Provide prompt, friendly customer service.
- Fill and process prescriptions under pharmacist supervision 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 maintaining the cleanliness of the dispensing area.
- Protect customer privacy and prescription pricing information in accordance with HIPAA.
- Work with the team to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and store policies.
- Assist in other areas of the store and 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 apply logical and scientific thinking to solve problems.
- Proficiency in arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations.
- Skill in composing correspondence, following technical manuals, and evaluating technical data.
- Ability to counsel customers and interact professionally with patients and healthcare providers.
- Capability to maintain discretion when handling confidential information.
- Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods, and perform repetitive reaching, bending, and lifting associated with pharmacy operations.
Location & details#
- Location: Lees Summit, Missouri.
- This is a part-time, paid position.
- The role is on-site with a rolling term.
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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