Retail Pharmacy Intern

Job Title

Retail Pharmacy Intern

Pharmacy

Non‑Exempt

Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service. Fills prescriptions in accordance with all state and federal statutes and regulations under supervision of a registered pharmacist.

• Partnerships
• Growth mindset
• Results oriented
• Customer focused
• Professionalism

Accountable and reports to:
District Store Director, Store Manager, Pharmacy Department Manager.

Positions that report to you:
None.

• Fills and helps process prescriptions.
• Provides prompt and efficient service.
• Assists with inventory control, maintaining inventory levels by ordering and stocking merchandise, checking invoices, and entering inventory information into the computer.
• Works with co‑workers as a team to ensure strict adherence to standard operating procedures and facility policies.
• Prepares prescriptions.
• Reports any medication errors to appropriate personnel.
• Prepares and affixes labels to prescription containers.
• Assists in training employees.
• Assists with monthly inventory.
• Follows security and regulatory procedures including Quality Assurance Programs.
• Maintains cleanliness of pharmacy and dispensing area.
• Maintains a professional appearance.
• Adheres to company policies.
• Reports to work when scheduled and on time.

• Assists in other areas of the store as needed.
• Performs other job‑related duties and special projects as required.

None.

• Six months or fewer of similar or related work experience.
• Enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Registered with State Pharmacy Board as an intern.

• Logical or scientific thinking to solve problems involving abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to compose original correspondence; follow technical manuals; communicate with people; interview counsel or advise people; evaluate technical data.
• Arithmetic calculations involving arithmetic, algebraic and geometric calculations.
• Physical exertion: up to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount constantly.
• Visual requirements: clarity of vision at distances of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet with a full field of vision.
• Physical tasks: fingering, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, lifting, stooping, and reaching.

• Frequent exposure to noise on a daily basis.
• Fast work pace in a retail store setting.
• Must handle multiple tasks (filling scripts, answering telephone, waiting on customers, etc.) every day.
• Occasional exposure to dangerous chemicals/solvents.

• PC with pharmacy software and printer.
• Parata Express.
• Gladiator Hand‑held unit.
• Pharmacy balance.
• Scanner.
• Calculator.
• Telephone.
• Fax.
• Copier.

Full responsibility for company assets including prescription inventory, third‑party accounts receivable, pharmacy computer and software, and pharmacy fixtures.

• Daily contact with pharmacy operations support staff and customers.
• Occasional contact with general public, suppliers/vendors, community or trade/professional organisations, and federal/state governmental or regulatory agencies.

Maintain the confidentiality of customer’s private medical information according to the HIPAA act and maintain confidentiality of prescription drug pricing and costs.

Must be 18 or older.

Employment contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen.