Pharmacy Grad Intern Covering the Massachusetts Market Area

Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32; Webster (MA); On-site; USD 31,254 - 44,513; Full time

Job summary

Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32 in Webster, Massachusetts is seeking a Licensed Pharmacy Intern. This role involves assisting pharmacists with prescription preparation, inventory management, and excellent customer service. Candidates should have completed their first year of pharmacy study and possess the ability to communicate effectively. Responsibilities include patient counseling, providing immunization services, and maintaining state regulations. Compensation is at $27.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills.
• Must successfully complete first professional year of pharmacy study.
• Preferable to have been a pharmacy teammate for a minimum of 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service including prescription intake.
• Assist in preparation of prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
• Participate in all corporate programs and initiatives.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of state pharmacy laws

Knowledge of insurance plans

Education

Completed first professional year of pharmacy study

State-licensed pharmacy intern permit

Job description

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.

Salary: $27.50

Responsibilities

• Friendly, helpful, and outstanding attitude and superior customer service skills
• Exercises good judgement
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Must successfully complete first professional year of pharmacy study
• Preferable to have been a pharmacy teammate for a minimum of 6 months
• State‑licensed pharmacy intern permit where applicable
• One year of 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.