About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Kroger, you will work in a retail environment to support the pharmacy team. This role focuses on providing excellent customer service, maintaining a clean department, and assisting pharmacists with daily operations. You will interact directly with customers, prescribers, and insurance providers to ensure patients receive their medications safely and accurately.
What you'll do#
- Welcome customers and answer questions about products throughout the store.
- Input patient and prescription information into the pharmacy system.
- Accept and interpret oral and written prescriptions for new fills and refills.
- Dispense medication and bag prescriptions for customer pickup.
- Provide drug counseling and recommend over-the-counter medications.
- Facilitate charge purchases and process third-party insurance information.
- Contact prescribers and insurance companies as needed.
- Administer immunizations under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
- Manage inventory by checking incoming orders, stocking shelves, and returning unused stock.
- Maintain a clean and safe department, reporting any safety risks or incidents 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.
- Skills to manage conflict in a nonconfrontational and professional manner.
- Commitment to honesty and integrity when handling customer and business information.
- Capability to follow directions and seek help when necessary.
- Comfort providing support to diverse groups, including minors, older adults, and individuals with special needs.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Location & details#
- Location: Little Rock, Arkansas.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: 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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