Retail Pharmacy Intern

About the role

Hy-Vee is hiring a Retail Pharmacy Intern in its Pharmacy department in Prairie Village. The intern provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service and fills prescriptions in line with state and federal statutes and regulations under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. The position is non-exempt and reports to the District Store Director, Store Manager or Pharmacy Department Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Fills and helps process prescriptions and prepares them
• Reports medication errors to the appropriate personnel
• Prepares and affixes labels to prescription containers
• Assists with inventory control, including ordering and stocking, checking invoices and entering inventory data
• Assists with monthly inventory and trains employees
• Maintains cleanliness of the pharmacy and dispensing area and follows security and regulatory procedures, including Quality Assurance Programs
• Assists in other areas of the store and completes special projects as required

Required profile

• Six months or less of similar or related work experience
• Enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy and registered with the State Pharmacy Board as an intern
• Ability to think logically or scientifically, follow technical manuals, do arithmetic calculations and communicate with people
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 10 pounds frequently
• Clarity of vision beyond 20 inches and within 20 feet

Working conditions

• Frequent noise and a fast pace in a busy retail pharmacy, with occasional exposure to chemicals or solvents
• Multiple daily tasks such as filling scripts, answering phones and serving customers
• Uses pharmacy software, a PC, Parata Express, hand-held scanner, balance and calculator
• Responsible for company assets and must keep customer medical information confidential under HIPAA

Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen.