Pharmacy Intern

Giant Eagle; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. seeks a Pharmacy Intern in Gibsonia to support pharmacy operations. In this role, you’ll maintain inventory, assist Team Members, and engage with patients to ensure excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program and holds an active Pharmacy Intern License. This position is perfect for those looking to gain practical experience while contributing to a patient-focused pharmacy environment.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, but 0 to 6 months is preferred.
• Active in-state Pharmacy Intern License is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper inventory levels and submit online orders.
• Assist with department tasks to ensure efficiency.
• Provide excellent customer service by engaging with patients.
• Comply with all pharmacy policies including HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Inventory management

Engagement with patients

Knowledge of pharmacy operations

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Current enrollment in ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree program

Job description

Job Summary

As a Pharmacy Intern, you'll be a key part of our team. You'll bring your skills and expertise to Giant Eagle and contribute toward the creation of a service conscious pharmacy. You'll also build relationships with patients that exceed their expectations. And provide safe, accurate and efficient care and customer service in order to achieve the best patient, Team Member and company outcomes.

Job Description

• Experience Required: 0 to 6 months
• Education Desired: High school degree or equivalent and current enrollment in an ACPE‑accredited pharmacy degree program
• Certification or Licensing Required: Pharmacy; Active in-state Pharmacy Intern License
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 25 pounds

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain proper inventory levels by submitting online order, adding and adjusting order points, order quantities and on‑hand counts in the computer and assisting manager in preparation of physical inventories
• Maintain a neat and clean work environment to ensure Company and government requirements are met.
• File written prescriptions daily.
• Assist Team Members with tasks to ensure department runs efficiently.
• Review all appropriate service and business metrics and assist team on action plans to improve outcome.
• Perform all regular duties of Pharmacy Technician.
• Welcome and acknowledge patients at all pharmacy entry points immediately and with compassion and a smile.
• Model excellent patient care by respecting, engaging and enthusiastically meeting or exceeding all patient needs including processing orders in person and by phone, directing patients to products and merchandise and referring appropriate questions concerning prescriptions and over the counter medicine to the pharmacist.
• Finalize sales using cash register according to established procedures including the point of sale policies.
• Perform all supporting duties to contribute to the safe and efficient dispensing of all patient medication and durable medical equipment by following all quality assurance policy and procedures including the selection and counting of medication.
• Comply with all Giant Eagle and Pharmacy policies including HIPAA and pseudoephedrine regulations.
• Enter patient personal data and insurance information.
• Enter all prescription information including calculations, free‑form directions, medication and durable medical equipment specifications.
• Ensure proper documentation for transmitting information to insurance companies, reviewing profiles for appropriate billing choices.
• Alert pharmacists appropriately for drug utilization reviews, calling and resolving third‑party rejections and rebilling claims, entering and processing refills and adding patients to Refills on Time Program.
• Process medical expense reports.
• Assist in the execution of all company initiatives and programs.