Pharmacy Intern

Giant Eagle; North Madison (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle in North Madison, CT is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to join our team. You will support the pharmacy operations by assisting pharmacists, processing prescriptions, and delivering safe, accurate customer service while building strong relationships with patients.

This role requires enrollment in an ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree program, a high school diploma or equivalent, and an in-state internship license.

Qualifications

• 0 to 6 months experience may be required.
• Enrollment in ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree program is required.
• Active in-state Pharmacy Intern License is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper inventory levels and assist manager with orders and counts.
• File written prescriptions daily and support fixture of the pharmacy team.
• Greet patients and provide compassionate customer service at all entry points.
• Assist in processing orders, calls, and referrals to the pharmacist.
• Support safe and efficient dispensing of medications and related equipment.

Education

High school degree or equivalent and 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 on line 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.