About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Kroger, you will work on-site in a retail environment. This part-time position focuses on patient care, prescription accuracy, and maintaining a welcoming pharmacy department. You will support the pharmacy team while gaining hands-on experience in medication management and customer service.
What you'll do#
- Promote trust and respect among associates and create a welcoming environment for customers.
- Answer customer questions about products and provide drug counseling.
- Assist with over-the-counter medication recommendations.
- Input patient and prescription information into the pharmacy system.
- Dispense medication and ensure prescriptions are bagged and delivered accurately.
- Accept and interpret oral and written prescriptions for new fills or refills.
- Contact prescribers and insurance companies as needed for authorizations.
- Provide immunizations under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
- Manage inventory by checking, stocking, and returning unused medication bottles.
- Maintain a clean department and report any safety risks, accidents, or incidents to management.
- Facilitate charge purchases and process third-party insurance information.
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 manner.
- Commitment to honesty and integrity regarding customer and business data.
- Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when needed.
- Experience or comfort providing support to minors, older adults, and individuals with special needs.
- Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Location & details#
- Location: Auburn, Alabama.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a 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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