About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will support our pharmacy team in delivering quality care and service to our customers. This position involves direct interaction with patients, collaboration with pharmacy staff, and maintaining the operational standards of the department. You will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to gain practical experience in a retail pharmacy setting.
What you'll do#
- Create a welcoming experience for customers by answering questions about products throughout the store and the pharmacy.
- Provide drug counseling and assist customers with over-the-counter medication recommendations.
- Accurately input patient data and prescription details into the pharmacy system.
- Dispense medications and facilitate the filling or refilling of oral and written prescriptions.
- Contact prescribers and insurance companies to resolve authorization or coverage issues.
- Bag and deliver prescriptions to customers while processing third-party insurance information.
- Administer immunizations under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
- Manage inventory by checking, stocking, and returning medication bottles.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized department.
- Assist the department manager in meeting sales and profit goals while monitoring quality assurance standards.
- Report safety risks, accidents, or incidents to management and the pharmacist on duty.
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 and manage conflicts in a professional manner.
- Commitment to honesty and integrity when handling customer and business information.
- Ability to follow directions and seek help when necessary to resolve issues.
- Skill in providing support to diverse groups, including older adults, individuals with special needs, and minors.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Location & details#
- Location: Aurora, Colorado.
- 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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