About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will support our pharmacy operations while gaining hands-on experience in a retail setting. You will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to provide patient care and ensure the pharmacy runs efficiently. This role focuses on delivering excellent customer service, maintaining safety standards, and supporting the department in meeting its goals.
What you'll do#
- Create a welcoming environment for customers and provide exceptional service.
- Input patient and prescription information into the pharmacy system accurately.
- Interpret oral and written prescriptions for new fills or refills.
- Dispense the correct medication and provide drug counseling to customers.
- Discuss pharmaceutical products with customers and prescribers.
- Assist customers with over-the-counter medication recommendations.
- Process third-party insurance information and contact insurance providers when necessary.
- Facilitate prescription authorizations by contacting prescribers' offices.
- Administer immunizations under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
- Manage pharmacy inventory, including checking incoming orders, stocking shelves, and returning unused medication to stock.
- Maintain a clean and safe department, reporting any safety risks, accidents, or illegal activities to management.
- Assist the department manager in achieving sales and profit goals.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a US school of pharmacy.
- A valid, state-issued Pharmacy Intern license.
- Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- A commitment to promoting trust, respect, and integrity among team members.
Location & details#
- Location: Nampa, Idaho.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid 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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