About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will support the pharmacy department by providing exceptional customer service and ensuring accurate medication dispensing. You will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to assist customers, manage inventory, and maintain a safe, clean environment. This role focuses on delivering high-quality care while gaining practical experience in a retail pharmacy setting.
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 system.
- Interpret oral and written prescriptions for fill and refill requests.
- Dispense correct medications and bag them for customer delivery.
- Provide immunizations under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Contact prescribers and insurance companies to facilitate prescription processing.
- Manage pharmacy inventory, including checking incoming orders and stocking shelves.
- Maintain department cleanliness and monitor quality assurance standards.
- Assist the department manager in meeting sales and profit goals.
- Report safety risks, accidents, or illegal activities to management.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a US school of pharmacy.
- A current state-issued Pharmacy Intern license.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a busy environment.
- Strong conflict management skills, with the ability to remain nonconfrontational.
- Commitment to honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
- Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when needed.
- Capability to provide support to diverse populations, including minors and older adults.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Location & details#
- Location: Chubbuck, Idaho.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- 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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