Pharmacy Intern

Giant Eagle; Penn (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is looking for a Pharmacy Intern in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will provide exceptional service to patients while supporting pharmacy operations and inventory management.

The ideal candidate is a current student in an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program, possesses an active Pharmacy Intern License, and is dedicated to excellent patient care. You will engage with customers and assist pharmacists to ensure efficient pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

• 0 to 6 months of experience as a pharmacy intern.
• Active in-state Pharmacy Intern License required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper inventory levels and assist with physical inventories.
• Ensure a neat work environment to meet company standards.
• Process written prescriptions and assist team members.
• Model excellent patient care and customer service.
• Finalize sales using cash register and comply with policies.
• Enter patient data and insurance information accurately.

Skills

Customer service

Inventory management

Pharmacy operations

Patient engagement

Education

High school degree or equivalent

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.