Pharmacy Intern: Patient Care & Immunization Support

Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32 is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to gain practical experience under a licensed pharmacist. You will assist with prescriptions, counseling, immunizations, and inventory management while ensuring privacy and accuracy.

Responsibilities include handling phone prescriptions, patient outreach, and billing support, with opportunities to participate in Medication Therapy Management. Immunization under supervision may be available as per state rules.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete first professional year of pharmacy study.
• Preferable to have been a pharmacy teammate for minimum of 6 months.
• State licensed pharmacy intern permit where applicable.
• 1 year previous experience in a community pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all state and federal regulations related to the practice of pharmacy
• Counsels patients in the use of medications in a confidential manner
• Receives new prescriptions via phone; interprets written prescriptions from prescribers
• Obtains information for new prescriptions including, but not limited to: name, address, date of birth, insurance information, allergies and current phone number
• Processes prescriptions accurately including entering prescription details, dispensing, partial fills and managing medications that need to be ordered
• Develops a knowledge of the inventory control system and inventory levels, including ordering, adjustments, outdates and returns to vendors
• Works to ensure optimal workflow, prioritizes wait times, communicates with patient appropriately when issues arise with filling a prescription
• Assists in determining third party plan eligibility; contacts insurance companies and confers with patients to resolve billing issues and performs appropriate procedures when the medication is not picked up
• Ensures all medications are dispensed at POS to the correct patient, including checking date of birth for Every Patient, Every Time
• Develops an understanding and proficiency of company standards of practice
• Responds to questions about medications, OTCs, and supplements after consulting the pharmacist
• Participates in business development activities revolving around pharmacy programs
• Provides health screenings, such as blood pressures
• Maintains a neat, clean and organized workstation including appearance of the pharmacy, signage, vacuum, empty trash, etc.
• Stays up to date on the ACIP immunization recommendations and individual state laws as they relate to immunizations
• If requirements are met and approved by Supervising Pharmacist and Pharmacy Specialist, administers immunizations under direct supervision and consent of licensed Pharmacist
• Assists with required immunization counseling, paperwork, and documentation including Provider communication and state registry notification if applicable
• Completes assigned Medication Therapy Management interventions including patient outreach, documentation, counseling, and billing

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Education

First professional year of pharmacy study

State licensed pharmacy intern permit where applicable

1 year community pharmacy experience preferred

Job description

Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32 is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to gain practical experience under a licensed pharmacist. You will assist with prescriptions, counseling, immunizations, and inventory management while ensuring privacy and accuracy.

Responsibilities include handling phone prescriptions, patient outreach, and billing support, with opportunities to participate in Medication Therapy Management. Immunization under supervision may be available as per state rules.