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Pharmacy/Pharmcist - Intern - Los Angeles

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Kroger

Mar 19

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Part-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Los Angeles

Requirements

  • Be actively enrolled in a US school of pharmacy
  • Hold a current state issued Pharmacy Intern license

Responsibilities

  • Promote trust and respect among associates.
  • Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store.
  • Gain and maintain knowledge of pharmaceutical products and be able to competently discuss these products with customers and prescribers.
  • Provide drug counseling to customers.
  • Assist with over the counter medications recommendations.
  • Be able to accurately input patient and prescription information into the pharmacy computer system.
  • Dispense the correct medication.
  • Contact prescribers’ offices for authorization.
  • Bag filled prescriptions and deliver to customer accurately.
  • Process third party insurance information for customers.
  • Contact insurance companies on the behalf of the customers, if necessary
  • Facilitate charge purchases for customers.
  • Accept and interpret oral and written prescriptions accurately for fill/refill.
  • Clean the department.
  • Provide immunizations under the supervision of the pharmacist
  • Compare and check incoming orders.
  • Stock incoming orders properly.
  • Return unused medication stock bottles to stock.
  • Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
  • Notify pharmacist on duty if they are made aware of a prescription incident.
  • Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of an intern in this pharmacy role?

The primary responsibility is to create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while assisting the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals.

What type of environment is the pharmacy intern expected to maintain?

The pharmacy intern is expected to establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages customers to return.

How does this role contribute to sales and profit goals?

The intern assists the department manager in reaching established sales and profit goals by engaging with customers and supporting various pharmacy operations.

What strategy should interns embrace while serving customers?

Interns should embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service.

What are the core values that interns are expected to demonstrate?

Interns are expected to demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Is prior experience in a pharmacy necessary for this intern position?

The job description does not specify that prior experience is necessary, but an interest in pharmacy and willingness to learn are likely beneficial.

Will interns be held accountable for quality assurance standards?

Yes, interns are expected to monitor all established quality assurance standards as part of their role in the pharmacy.

What skills would be beneficial for someone applying for this internship?

Beneficial skills include strong customer service abilities, good communication, attention to detail, and a willingness to work as part of a team.

In what location is this internship based?

This internship is based in Los Angeles.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™. Kroger ranks as one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift. Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items. We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.