Pharmacy Intern: Rx Support & Patient Care

Hannaford Supermarkets; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets in Scarborough, ME is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to assist licensed pharmacists with prescriptions, inventory, and customer service. You will contribute to accuracy, confidentiality, and efficient pharmacy operations in a team environment.

Responsibilities include data entry, maintaining records, handling third‑party claims, and supporting daily tasks while adhering to laws and company policies. Flexibility for nights/weekends is required and growth opportunities exist.

Qualifications

• State-Specific Pharmacy Intern License
• Successful completion of criminal background check and drug testing as required
• Obtain and maintain current state license as required
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong keyboard skills and a demonstrated ability to learn new software applications
• Effective time management skills and sense of urgency
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
• Effective interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a team environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task in a stressful environment
• Open schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision to prioritize multiple minor projects while maintaining customer focus
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Promote and participate in initiatives to grow the pharmacy business as required

Responsibilities

• Support and work with all pharmacy staff to achieve outstanding pharmaceutical care and business outcomes
• Actively assist the pharmacist, under their direct supervision, with the filling of new, refill and transfer prescriptions in accordance with current laws, ethical standards, and company policies
• Maintain confidentiality of customer and company information
• Thoroughly understand and operate the pharmacy register, computer software and voice messaging system
• Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer focus both in person and on the telephone
• Assist in maintenance of third‑party prescription information and resolution of rejected claims
• Initiate prescription renewal requests to prescribers via telephone call or fax where applicable by law
• Understand and participate in pharmacy inventory control procedures, including special requirements for controlled substances
• Receive and obtain information needed on written prescriptions or telephoned refill requests from customers where applicable by law
• Complete customer purchases in accordance with established store procedures, including verifying customer’s name, date of birth, address and expected quantity of prescriptions at time of pickup
• Relay specific communications between the customer, fellow technicians, and pharmacists to maintain solid communication within the department
• Successfully apply training to everyday pharmacy practice
• Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Serve as role model for customer service and company standard practices

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Keyboard skills

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Flexible schedule

Education

State Pharmacy Intern License

Job description

Hannaford Supermarkets in Scarborough, ME is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to assist licensed pharmacists with prescriptions, inventory, and customer service. You will contribute to accuracy, confidentiality, and efficient pharmacy operations in a team environment.

Responsibilities include data entry, maintaining records, handling third‑party claims, and supporting daily tasks while adhering to laws and company policies. Flexibility for nights/weekends is required and growth opportunities exist.