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Pharmacy/Pharmcst - Intern - San Diego

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Kroger

May 20, 2024

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  • Internship
    Part-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • San Diego

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 a Pharmacy Intern in this role?

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

How is customer service prioritized in this position?

Customer service is prioritized by embracing the Customer 1st strategy, which encourages associates to deliver excellent customer service, ensuring that customers feel valued and are more likely to return.

What are the expectations regarding the work environment?

The expectations are to establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages customers to return, fostering a welcoming atmosphere in the pharmacy.

What are some of the sales and profit goals I may help monitor?

You will assist in reaching established sales and profit goals for the department by supporting sales initiatives and monitoring performance against quality assurance standards.

Which core values should I demonstrate while working in this role?

You should demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety in all interactions with customers and team members.

Will I work alone or as part of a team?

You will be part of a team, collaborating with the department manager and associates to enhance customer service and achieve departmental goals.

What kind of training will I receive in this internship?

The internship will provide training focused on customer service excellence, safety standards, and operational procedures to ensure you can effectively support the pharmacy's objectives.

Are there any specific quality assurance standards I need to monitor?

Yes, you are expected to monitor all established quality assurance standards to ensure that the pharmacy maintains high levels of service and compliance with regulations.

How can I contribute to the Customer 1st strategy as an intern?

You can contribute by actively engaging with customers, delivering personalized service, and encouraging fellow associates to prioritize customer needs in their interactions.

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.

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