Pharmacist Intern: Hands-On Patient Care & Immunizations

Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32 is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role focuses on gaining practical experience in meeting patient and pharmacy needs, assisting with prescription preparation, inventory management, and customer service.

The intern may administer immunizations to adults under supervision if qualified. Immunization counseling, documentation, and Medication Therapy Management interventions are part of the

Qualifications

• Completed first professional year of pharmacy study.
• State licensed pharmacy intern permit where applicable.
• 1 year community pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all state and federal regulations related to the practice of pharmacy.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Counsels patients in the use of medications in a confidential manner.
• Receives new prescriptions via phone; interprets written prescriptions from prescribers.
• Obtains information for new prescriptions including name, address, date of birth, insurance information, allergies and current phone number.
• Processes prescriptions accurately including entering prescription details, dispensing, partial fills and managing medications that need to be ordered.
• Develops knowledge of the inventory control system and inventory levels; ordering, adjustments, outdates and returns to vendors.
• Works to ensure optimal workflow; prioritizes wait times; communicates with patient when issues arise with filling a prescription.
• Assists in determining third party plan eligibility; contacts insurance companies and resolves billing issues; handles unpicked-up medications.
• Ensures all medications are dispensed at POS to the correct patient; checks date of birth for Every Patient, Every Time.
• Maintains company standards of practice; responds to questions about medications, OTCs, and supplements after consulting the pharmacist.
• Participates in pharmacy programs; provides health screenings; maintains a neat and organized workstation.
• Stays up-to-date on ACIP immunization recommendations and state laws; administers immunizations under supervision if approved.
• Completes Medication Therapy Management interventions including patient outreach, documentation, counseling, and billing.

Skills

Customer service

Immunization counseling

Verbal/written communication

Pharmacy regulations knowledge

Education

First professional year of pharmacy study

State licensed pharmacy intern permit

1 year community pharmacy experience (preferred)

Tools

Pharmacy dispensing software

Multi-line phone system

Job description

Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32 is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role focuses on gaining practical experience in meeting patient and pharmacy needs, assisting with prescription preparation, inventory management, and customer service.

The intern may administer immunizations to adults under supervision if qualified. Immunization counseling, documentation, and Medication Therapy Management interventions are part of the