About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Meijer, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to support our pharmacy operations. This role focuses on providing patient care, managing inventory, and assisting with the technical aspects of prescription processing. You will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting while supporting the health and wellness needs of our community.
What you'll do#
- Provide customer service by communicating with patients in person and over the phone, assisting with product selection, and providing medication pricing.
- Process and fill prescriptions, which includes data entry, third-party adjudication, pulling products, counting, and labeling.
- Manage pharmacy inventory by updating balances, ordering products, checking in shipments, and handling vendor transfers or salvage.
- Assist with clinical services, including health screenings and immunizations, once you have received the necessary training and state-specific authorization.
- Handle daily pharmacy tasks such as receiving new prescriptions and managing the Will Call station.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited pharmacy school and a current state-specific Pharmacy Intern License.
- Strong communication skills, empathy, and a professional appearance.
- Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations and a solid understanding of medical terminology, dosage forms, and brand or generic medication names.
- Organizational and prioritization skills with a team-oriented mindset.
- Dependability, timeliness, and neat penmanship.
- A commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and staying current with pharmacy-related functions.
- Knowledge of third-party billing, MTM platforms, and Meijer-specific systems like MP6.
Location & details#
- Location: Marion, Indiana.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Meijer
Meijer is a family-owned retailer operating over 500 locations across the Midwest. Founded in 1934, the company maintains its headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It manages a network of supercenters, grocery stores, and neighborhood markets. The business employs over 71,000 people and functions as a privately held organization.
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