About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will support the pharmacy team by providing direct patient care and ensuring the department runs smoothly. This role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service while maintaining strict quality and safety standards. You will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to assist with medication dispensing, patient counseling, and insurance processing.
What you'll do#
- Provide drug counseling and assist customers with over-the-counter medication recommendations.
- Accurately input patient and prescription data into the pharmacy system.
- Interpret oral and written prescriptions and dispense correct medications.
- Contact prescribers and insurance companies to resolve authorization or coverage issues.
- Administer immunizations under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized department, including stocking incoming orders.
- Support the department manager in meeting sales and profit goals.
- Promote a culture of trust and respect among all associates.
- Report safety risks, accidents, or incidents to management immediately.
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 while managing conflict in a professional manner.
- Commitment to honesty and integrity when handling customer and business information.
- Ability to follow directions and seek help when needed.
- Comfort providing support to diverse groups, including minors, older adults, and individuals with special needs.
- Capability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbia, South Carolina.
- Role type: Part-time, on-site.
- This is a paid internship 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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