Pharmacy Intern - Patient Care & Immunization Focus

GOTAFE; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer including (

Disability and veterans inclusion

Job summary

GOTAFE is hiring a pharmacist to provide pharmacy consulting on medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive care including immunizations. You will ensure accurate compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications within regulatory guidelines.

Engage customers and promote healthcare services while building strong community relationships. The role requires willingness to obtain PharmD and pharmacy licensure within 90 days, with certification as an immunizer

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution prior to starting the position.
• Willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure from the respective Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire per district guidelines.
• Certified Immunizer or willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy consulting on medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare such as immunizations.
• Ensure proper compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications within regulatory guidelines and company policies.
• Engage customers by greeting and assisting with products and services, resolving issues promptly to ensure positive experiences.
• Model and share customer service best practices to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
• Develop strong relationships with customers by anticipating needs and promoting healthcare services like patient consultation, medication management, and wellness services.
• Counsel patients on medicine usage, side effects, interactions, and referring to medical providers as needed.
• Perform pharmacist tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
• Maintain knowledge of pharmacy IT systems and propose enhancements to improve productivity.
• Process insurance claims accurately, resolve issues, and participate in third-party audits.
• Follow up with medical providers to clarify prescriptions and suggest alternatives.
• Perform retail, clinical, and wellness services such as immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness.
• Support pharmacy manager in analyzing performance data, financials, customer service, asset protection, and inventory management.
• Build relationships with local healthcare providers and participate in community outreach to promote pharmacy growth.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

PharmD degree

Pharmacist license

Tools

Pharmacy IT systems

Job description

GOTAFE is hiring a pharmacist to provide pharmacy consulting on medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive care including immunizations. You will ensure accurate compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications within regulatory guidelines.

Engage customers and promote healthcare services while building strong community relationships. The role requires willingness to obtain PharmD and pharmacy licensure within 90 days, with certification as an immunizer