Pharmacy Grad Intern Covering the Massachusetts Market Area

Northeast Grocery; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Price Chopper is looking for a Pharmacy Grad Intern for the Massachusetts Market Area. This role is crucial for assisting licensed pharmacists in providing quality patient care while gaining valuable practical experience. The intern will help with prescription preparation, customer interactions, and inventory management.

The ideal candidate must have completed their first year of pharmacy study and possess a pharmacy intern permit. Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential, as is knowledge of state pharmacy laws. This position offers a great opportunity to engage with the community and enhance pharmacy services.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills with a friendly attitude.
• Effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of state laws and regulations related to pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacist with preparation of prescriptions accurately.
• Counsels patients and takes prescriptions over the phone.
• Participates in corporate programs and provides excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Pharmacy intern permit

Completion of first professional year of pharmacy study

Job description

Pharmacy Grad Intern Covering the Massachusetts Market Area

Location: Gt. Barrington, MA 01230, Worcester, MA 01603, Worcester, MA 01604, Worcester, MA 01606, Webster, MA 01570, Gardner, MA 01440, Worcester, MA 01610, Lenox, MA 01240, Spencer, MA 01562, Glens Falls, NY 12801, Pittsfield, MA 01201, Hopkinton, MA 01748, Marlborough, MA 01752, Sutton, MA 01590, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Company: PriceChopper

SUMMARY

All work performed will be under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to gain practical experience in how to meet the needs of patients and pharmacy business. Assists the pharmacist in all professional tasks related to preparation of prescriptions with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency. Assists the pharmacist with inventory management. Counsels patients and takes prescriptions over the phone from prescribers. Provides excellent customer service including prescription intake, communicating on the telephone, assisting our customers and counseling patients in a confidential manner. Participates in all corporate programs and initiatives as requested. Provides fast, friendly, helpful and efficient service to all Price Chopper and Market 32 customers. Understands the most up to date ACIP immunization schedule and makes appropriate immunization recommendations in accordance with state law. Assists with required immunization counseling, paperwork, and documentation. Completes assigned Medication Therapy Management interventions including patient outreach, documentation, counseling, and billing. Licensed Pharmacy Interns that have completed the APhA immunization certificate training and satisfied all State and Price Chopper requirements to immunize, may administer immunizations to adults under the direct supervision and consent of a licensed pharmacist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Friendly, helpful and outstanding attitude and superior customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective communication; verbal and written
• Professional communication skill with the Pharmacy Team and patients
• Knowledge of state laws and regulations pertaining to pharmacy
• Knowledge of common insurance plans and billing procedures

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must successfully complete first professional year of pharmacy study
• Preferable to have been a pharmacy teammate for minimum of 6 months.
• State licensed pharmacy intern permit where applicable
• 1 year previous experience in a community pharmacy preferred

Our Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Should your hours and availability better fit the needs of another store or desired shift, we may consider your application for another location or shift.