Pharmacy Intern

Giant Eagle; Washington; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Intern in Washington to join their team. This role involves providing exceptional patient care, managing inventory, and assisting in pharmacy operations to exceed patient expectations.

The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program and holds an active Pharmacy Intern License. The internship offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a service-oriented environment while ensuring compliance with pharmacy policies.

Qualifications

• Experience required: 0 to 6 months.
• Certification: Active in-state Pharmacy Intern License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory levels and order points.
• File written prescriptions daily.
• Welcome and assist patients with compassion.
• Ensure compliance with all pharmacy policies.
• Process sales using cash register.

Skills

Patient care

Inventory management

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Current enrollment in ACPE-accredited pharmacy 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.