About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Meijer, you will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. This position is part-time and operates on a rolling basis. You will work directly with our pharmacy team to support patient care and daily operations.
What you'll do#
- Provide customer service by assisting patients with product selection and answering questions in person or over the phone.
- Process and fill prescriptions using our pharmacy computer system, including data entry and third-party adjudication.
- Manage prescription workflow, from pulling products off the shelf to counting, labeling, and selling medications at the Will Call station.
- Handle inventory tasks like updating balance on hand, product ordering, checking in orders, and processing transfers or salvage.
- Support clinical services, including health screenings and immunizations, under the supervision of a pharmacist.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited pharmacy school and a current state-specific Pharmacy Intern License.
- Strong communication skills, empathy, and a professional appearance.
- Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations and a solid grasp of medical terminology and dosage forms.
- Organizational and prioritization skills with a team-oriented mindset.
- Dependability and a commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Knowledge of third-party billing, MTM platforms, and pharmacy computer systems like MP6.
- A drive to stay current with all pharmacy-related functions and clinical service offerings.
Location & details#
- Location: Normal, Illinois.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, paid internship.
About Meijer
Meijer is a family-owned retailer operating over 500 locations across the Midwest. Founded in 1934, the company maintains its headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It manages a network of supercenters, grocery stores, and neighborhood markets. The business employs over 71,000 people and functions as a privately held organization.
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