About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work on-site to provide essential support within our pharmacy operations. This part-time position involves direct interaction with customers and clinical tasks performed under the supervision of a pharmacist. You will help maintain a welcoming environment while ensuring accurate medication dispensing and patient care.
What you'll do#
- Welcome customers and answer questions about products throughout the store.
- Input patient and prescription data into the pharmacy system accurately.
- Interpret oral and written prescriptions for new fills and refills.
- Dispense medications and bag prescriptions for customer pickup.
- Provide drug counseling and recommend over-the-counter medications.
- Administer immunizations under pharmacist supervision.
- Contact prescribers and insurance companies to resolve authorization or coverage issues.
- Process third-party insurance information and facilitate customer purchases.
- Manage pharmacy inventory by checking, stocking, and returning medication bottles.
- Maintain a clean and organized department.
- Report safety risks, potential theft, fraud, or accidents to management.
- Promote a culture of trust and respect among all associates.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a United States school of pharmacy.
- A current state-issued Pharmacy Intern license.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a high-volume environment.
- Skill in managing conflict in a nonconfrontational and professional manner.
- Commitment to honesty and integrity when handling business and patient information.
- Ability to follow instructions and ask for help when resolving issues.
- Experience or comfort providing support to minors, older adults, and individuals with special needs.
- Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington.
- Type: Part-time, on-site.
- 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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