About the role#
As a Pharmacist Intern, you will support our pharmacy operations by providing direct care to customers and assisting the pharmacy team. This role focuses on maintaining a welcoming environment while ensuring accurate medication dispensing and patient safety. You will work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to gain hands-on experience in a retail setting.
What you'll do#
- Welcome customers and answer questions about products throughout the store.
- Input patient and prescription information into the pharmacy system.
- Accept and interpret oral and written prescriptions for new fills and refills.
- Dispense medications accurately and bag prescriptions for customer delivery.
- Provide drug counseling and assist customers with over-the-counter medication recommendations.
- Discuss pharmaceutical products with both customers and prescribers.
- Contact prescribers and insurance companies to resolve authorization or processing issues.
- Provide immunizations under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Maintain department cleanliness and manage inventory, including checking incoming orders and stocking shelves.
- Notify management or the pharmacist on duty regarding safety risks, accidents, or prescription incidents.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a US school of pharmacy.
- A current state-issued Pharmacy Intern license.
- Ability to promote trust and respect among team members.
- Capability to perform all essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Location & details#
- Location: Scappoose, Oregon.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- This is a paid internship position.
About Kroger
Kroger operates as a large retail company with a presence across 35 states. The organization manages 2,800 stores alongside 34 manufacturing plants and 44 distribution centers. It serves over 11 million customers daily through in-store shopping and e-commerce options. The company produces its own grocery items under various internal brands.
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