About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Kroger, you will help our pharmacy team provide care to customers. This part-time, on-site role focuses on customer service, accurate medication handling, and supporting the pharmacist on duty. You will work in a pharmacy environment where safety, honesty, and integrity are expected.
What you'll do#
- Welcome customers and answer their questions about products throughout the store.
- Input patient and prescription data into our computer system.
- Interpret oral and written prescriptions for new fills and refills.
- Dispense medications and bag them for customer pickup.
- Provide drug counseling and recommend over-the-counter medications.
- Contact insurance companies and prescribers to resolve authorization issues.
- Administer immunizations under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
- Manage inventory by checking incoming orders, stocking shelves, and returning unused bottles.
- Maintain a clean department and report any safety risks or illegal activities.
- Notify management of any accidents or prescription incidents.
- Support customers of all ages and backgrounds, including minors and individuals with special needs.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a United States school of pharmacy.
- A current, state-issued Pharmacy Intern license.
- The ability to work cooperatively in a busy environment.
- Skills to manage conflict in a calm and professional manner.
- A commitment to honesty regarding customer and business information.
- The ability to follow directions and ask for help when needed.
- Capability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Location & details#
- Location: Maumelle, Arkansas.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
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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