About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Kroger, you will work directly with our pharmacy team to support patient care and store operations. You will interact with customers, assist with medication management, and gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. This role is part-time and on-site in Salt Lake City.
What you'll do#
- Welcome customers and answer questions about products throughout the store.
- Input patient and prescription information into the pharmacy system.
- Dispense medication and provide drug counseling to customers.
- Assist with over-the-counter medication recommendations.
- Contact prescribers for authorizations and communicate with insurance companies.
- Process transactions and handle third-party insurance information.
- Accept and interpret oral and written prescriptions for new fills and refills.
- Provide immunizations under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking, stocking, and returning unused medication.
- Keep the department clean and organized.
- Report safety risks, accidents, or incidents to management and the pharmacist on duty.
- Provide support to diverse groups, including minors, older adults, and individuals with special needs.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a US school of pharmacy.
- A current state-issued Pharmacy Intern license.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a busy environment.
- Skill in managing conflict in a nonconfrontational manner.
- Commitment to honesty and integrity regarding business and customer information.
- Ability to follow directions and ask for help when resolving issues.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Location & details#
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Type: Part-time, on-site.
- Compensation: 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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