About the role#
As a Pharmacist Intern at Kroger, you will work in the pharmacy department to provide essential care and service to our customers. You will assist the department manager in meeting sales goals, maintain a clean and safe environment, and ensure all quality assurance standards are met. This role involves direct interaction with patients and requires a commitment to providing helpful, accurate service.
What you'll do#
- Provide drug counseling and recommend over the counter medications to customers.
- Input patient and prescription information into the pharmacy system.
- Dispense medications, bag prescriptions, and facilitate purchases.
- Interpret oral and written prescriptions for fill and refill requests.
- Contact prescribers and insurance companies to resolve authorization or coverage issues.
- Administer immunizations under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking, stocking, and returning medication bottles.
- Keep the department clean and organized.
- Report any safety risks, accidents, or incidents to management immediately.
- Support customers of all ages and needs with respect and care.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a US school of pharmacy.
- A valid state-issued Pharmacy Intern license.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a busy environment.
- Capacity to manage conflict in a calm and professional manner.
- Commitment to honesty and integrity regarding all business and patient information.
- Ability to follow instructions and seek help when needed.
- Capability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Location & details#
- Location: Shenandoah, Texas.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
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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