Pharmacy Intern

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Stow (OH); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

A local grocery chain is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to provide patient care and manage inventory. You will assist in the pharmacy operations, ensuring accurate customer service and compliance with company policies. Ideal candidates should be currently enrolled in an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program and possess an active Pharmacy Intern License. This role offers hourly compensation between $18.50 and a competitive maximum rate, alongside community and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and adapt in a pharmacy environment.
• Active in-state Pharmacy Intern License is required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper inventory levels through online orders.
• Assist in the preparation of physical inventories.
• Provide patient care with respect and compassion.

Skills

Customer service

Inventory management

Patient care

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

About Us

At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life’s moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you’ll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you matter.

The hiring range for this position is $18.50– $maximumpayrange1 per hour/year. This range represents the anticipated base pay for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. Eligible employees may be offered health, vision, and dental insurance, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, paid bereavement, vacation and paid holidays.