Pharmacist Intern

NWU; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Industry training & growth

Job summary

NWU in Portland, Oregon seeks a Pharmacy Intern to support patient care and pharmacy operations in a fast-paced environment. You will counsel on medications, handle prescriptions, and assist with insurance processing under a pharmacist's supervision.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and excellent customer service across a busy department. Active enrollment in a US school of pharmacy and a current state Pharmacy Intern license are required.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a US school of pharmacy.
• Current state-issued Pharmacy Intern license.

Responsibilities

• Provide drug counseling and assist with OTC recommendations.
• Input patient and prescription information into the pharmacy system.
• Dispense medications and contact prescribers for authorization.
• Manage third-party insurance processing.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the department.
• Deliver prescriptions to customers.
• Answer questions about products and maintain knowledge of pharmaceuticals.
• Assist with immunizations under pharmacist supervision.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Customer service

Education

Pharmacy Intern license

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service.
• Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages customers to return.
• Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals and monitor quality assurance standards.
• Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service.
• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create a welcoming environment by answering questions about products sold within the department and store.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of pharmaceutical products and competently discuss them with customers and prescribers.
• Provide drug counseling and assist with over-the-counter medication recommendations.
• Accurately input patient and prescription information into the pharmacy computer system.
• Dispense the correct medication and contact prescribers’ offices for authorization.
• Bag filled prescriptions and deliver them accurately to customers.
• Process third-party insurance information and contact insurance companies if necessary.
• Facilitate charge purchases for customers.
• Accept and interpret oral and written prescriptions accurately for fill or refill.
• Clean the department and provide immunizations under pharmacist supervision.
• Compare, check, and properly stock incoming orders; return unused medication stock bottles to stock.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents and report prescription incidents to the pharmacist on duty.
• Report all safety risks, illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflict reasonably and cooperatively.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve issues.
• Provide support through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Active enrollment in a US school of pharmacy.
• Current state-issued Pharmacy Intern license.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support through Employee Assistance Program and confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Associate discounts on purchases including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through the Continuing Education program.
• Access to industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways for growth.