About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will support our pharmacy operations while gaining hands-on experience. You will work to create a welcoming environment for customers, assist the department manager in meeting sales and profit goals, and uphold our core values of respect, honesty, and safety.
What you'll do#
- Provide exceptional service to help customers feel welcome and appreciated.
- Accurately input patient data and prescription information into the pharmacy system.
- Dispense medication and provide drug counseling to customers.
- Assist customers with over-the-counter medication recommendations.
- Interpret oral and written prescriptions for new fills and refills.
- 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 medication bottles.
- Maintain a clean and safe department, reporting any safety risks, theft, or fraud to management.
- Provide support to diverse customer groups, including minors, older adults, and individuals with special needs.
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 busy environment.
- Skill in managing conflict in a nonconfrontational manner.
- Commitment to maintaining the integrity of customer and business information.
- Ability to follow directions and ask for help when needed to resolve issues.
- Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Location & details#
- Location: Sugar Land, Texas.
- Employment Type: Full time.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a 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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