About the role#
Kroger is hiring a Pharmacy Intern to join our team in Scott Depot, West Virginia. This part-time, on-site role supports the pharmacy department in delivering service to our customers while maintaining a safe and clean environment. You will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to assist with daily operations, patient care, and administrative tasks.
What you'll do#
- Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions about products throughout the store.
- Input patient and prescription data into the computer system and dispense medications accurately.
- Discuss pharmaceutical products with customers and prescribers, provide drug counseling, and offer over-the-counter medication recommendations.
- Accept and interpret oral and written prescriptions for new fills and refills.
- Contact prescribers for authorization and communicate with insurance companies to process third-party information.
- Provide immunizations under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
- Manage pharmacy inventory by checking incoming orders, stocking shelves, and returning unused stock bottles.
- Assist the department manager in meeting sales and profit goals while adhering to quality assurance standards.
- Maintain a clean department and report any safety risks, accidents, or incidents to management.
- Provide support to diverse customer groups, including older adults, minors, and individuals with special needs.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a US school of pharmacy.
- A current state-issued Pharmacy Intern license.
- Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding sensitive business and patient information.
- Capacity to work cooperatively and manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational manner.
- Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary.
- Capability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Location & details#
- Location: Scott Depot, West Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, 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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