About the role#
As a Retail Pharmacy Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting while working toward your pharmacy degree. You will work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist to assist with daily operations, inventory, and patient care.
What you'll do#
- Provide prompt, friendly customer service.
- Process and fill prescriptions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, following all state and federal regulations.
- Prepare prescriptions and affix labels to containers.
- Manage inventory by ordering, stocking, checking invoices, and entering data.
- Assist with monthly inventory counts and follow Quality Assurance Programs.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the pharmacy and dispensing area.
- Protect customer privacy and medical information in accordance with HIPAA.
- Report medication errors to the appropriate personnel.
- Help train other pharmacy employees.
- Assist in other areas of the store or work on special projects as assigned.
- Work as a team member to follow standard operating procedures and store policies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy.
- Active registration with the State Pharmacy Board as an intern.
- Up to six months of related work experience is preferred.
- Ability to apply logical and scientific thinking to solve problems.
- Proficiency in performing accurate arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations.
- Capability to read technical manuals, evaluate data, and compose correspondence.
- Professional communication skills for interacting with patients, healthcare providers, and team members.
- Ability to maintain discretion when handling confidential information.
- Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods, as well as reach, bend, and perform repetitive tasks like counting and packaging medications.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Location & details#
- Location: West Des Moines, Iowa.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Modality: On-site.
- This position is paid.
About Hy-Vee, Inc.
Hy-Vee, Inc. operates as an employee-owned corporation within the retail sector. The company manages over 563 business units across nine states in the Midwest. Founded in 1930, the organization maintains its headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa. It employs over 75,000 people and reports annual sales exceeding 13 billion dollars.
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