Pharmacy Intern

About the role#

As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice while preparing for a future role as a Pharmacist. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to complete a comprehensive training roadmap, which includes key learning experiences and time spent with district leaders. This role focuses on supporting pharmacy operations to ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately while providing high-quality service to our patients.

What you'll do#

• Follow company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow at all workstations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
• Create personalized patient experiences by offering immunizations, answering medical questions, and soliciting patient history under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Solve or escalate patient problems and handle telephonic prescriptions or medication changes as permitted by state regulation.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members and share best practices to contribute to a high-performing team.
• Manage inventory tasks such as putting away deliveries, completing cycle counts, and processing returns-to-stock.
• Deliver health care services including point-of-care testing and administering vaccines where training and state regulations allow.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local laws regarding patient safety, controlled substance dispensing, and data privacy.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment in or acceptance into an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
• Valid intern or technician licensure, or be in the process of obtaining one.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot quickly between responsibilities, and maintain attention to detail for prescription accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, including active listening and the ability to explain information clearly to patients and colleagues.
• Proficiency in using math to solve prescription-dispensing problems.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, reach overhead, stoop, and lift up to 20 lbs occasionally.
• Preferred: One or more years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
• Preferred: Ability to become immunization certified and proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

Location & details#

• This position is based in Lincoln, Nebraska.
• This is a part-time, on-site role with a rolling term.
• You must be flexible regarding scheduling and business needs, including the ability to travel to other stores in the market if required.