Pharmacy Intern

THRIFTY PAYLESS, INC.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

THRIFTY PAYLESS, INC. is seeking a Pharmacy Intern in Los Angeles, California. The role supports a licensed pharmacist and involves customer service, prescription processing, and inventory management.

Responsibilities include accepting customer and prescription information, filling prescriptions, and maintaining the pharmacy department. Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited pharmacy school and have a pharmacy intern license.

Hourly pay is $20, with flexible schedule requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited pharmacy school program.
• Requires pharmacy intern license.
• Knowledgeable of healthcare and able to assist with medical-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Accept customer and prescription information.
• Fill customer prescriptions under supervision.
• Interact with physicians to resolve issues.
• Learn and input data into Rite Aid’s computer system.
• Ensure prompt service in the Pharmacy department.

Skills

Customer service

Prescription processing

Inventory management

Knowledge of over-the-counter medications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences

Enrolled in an accredited pharmacy school program

Pharmacy intern license

Job description

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Intern role supports a licensed pharmacist while completing Pharmacy school. Responsibilities include customer service, prescription processing, and inventory management under pharmacist supervision.

Responsibilities

• Accept customer and prescription information, including refill authorization, from customers and doctors.
• 20% Fill customer prescriptions.
• 20% Interact with physicians and use reference material to gather information on customers and prescriptions and resolve issues.
• 10% Learn Rite Aid’s computer system; input customer and prescription data into the system.
• 10% Ensure prompt service in the Pharmacy department by assisting customers and operating the cash register.
• 5% Assist customers with medical‑related issues and provide healthcare counseling.
• 5% Remain knowledgeable of over‑the‑counter medications.
• 5% Review and understand the company’s policies and procedures.
• 5% Assist with maintaining the Pharmacy department by keeping it clean and in order.
• 5% Assist with cycle counts, inventory reports, and $75‑calls to customers.
• 5% Complete quality assurance duties applicable to state and federal Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• 5% Requires willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Pay Rate: $20 per hour.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS).
• Enrolled in an accredited pharmacy school program.
• Pharmacy intern license required.

EEO Statement

Rite Aid is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. We consider applicants with criminal histories in accordance with Fair Chance laws, and we comply with all discrimination and employment statutes across the states where we operate.