About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work within our pharmacy department to provide quality service to our customers. You will support the pharmacy team in daily operations while gaining practical experience in a retail setting. This role focuses on patient care, accurate medication handling, and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for all customers.
What you'll do#
- Provide drug counseling and assist customers with over-the-counter medication recommendations.
- Accurately input patient and prescription data into the pharmacy system.
- Accept, interpret, and dispense prescriptions while contacting prescriber offices for authorization.
- Process third-party insurance information and assist customers with insurance inquiries.
- Provide immunizations under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
- Maintain the pharmacy department by cleaning, stocking incoming orders, and managing medication inventory.
- Support customers and patients, including minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
- Notify management of accidents, safety risks, or prescription incidents.
- Promote a culture of trust and respect among all associates.
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.
- Skills to manage conflict in a reasonable and nonconfrontational manner.
- Commitment to acting with honesty and integrity regarding all business and customer information.
- Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary.
- Capability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Location & details#
- Location: Aurora, Colorado.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
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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