About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will support the department by providing exceptional service and maintaining a safe, clean environment. You will assist the department manager in meeting sales and profit goals while ensuring all quality assurance standards are met. This role involves direct interaction with customers, including minors, older adults, and individuals with special needs.
What you'll do#
- Provide drug counseling and assist customers with over the counter medication recommendations.
- Accurately input patient and prescription information into the pharmacy computer system.
- Accept and interpret oral and written prescriptions for fill or refill.
- Dispense correct medications and bag prescriptions for accurate delivery.
- Contact prescribers and insurance companies to resolve authorization or coverage issues.
- Administer immunizations under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
- Manage inventory by checking, stocking, and returning unused medication bottles.
- Maintain department cleanliness and safety.
- Report any safety risks, illegal activity, or incidents to management or the pharmacist on duty.
- Promote trust and respect among all associates.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a US school of pharmacy.
- Current state issued Pharmacy Intern license.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a busy environment.
- Capacity to manage conflict in a nonconfrontational manner.
- Commitment to honesty and integrity regarding business and customer information.
- Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when needed.
- Capability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Location & details#
- Location: Fairlawn, Virginia.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Work modality: On-site.
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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