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Pharmacy/Pharmacist - Intern - Denver

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Kroger

May 20

  • Internship
    Part-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Denver

AI generated summary

  • You must be currently enrolled in a US school of pharmacy and have a valid state issued Pharmacy Intern license to apply for this Denver-based position at Kroger.
  • You will assist customers with pharmaceutical products, offer drug counseling, input prescription details accurately, handle insurance information, stock medications, and ensure a safe and welcoming pharmacy environment.

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.

What skills are emphasized for success in this position?

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills and embrace the Customer 1st strategy, along with embodying the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Is maintaining a clean environment an important aspect of this job?

Yes, maintaining a safe and clean environment is essential as it encourages customers to return and enhances the overall shopping experience.

Will the Pharmacy Intern work independently or as part of a team?

The Pharmacy Intern will work as part of a team, assisting the department manager and encouraging fellow associates to deliver excellent customer service.

What kind of goals will the Pharmacy Intern help to achieve?

The Pharmacy Intern will help the department manager in reaching established sales and profit goals while also monitoring quality assurance standards.

How do the company's core values play a role in the Pharmacy Intern's duties?

The Pharmacy Intern is expected to demonstrate the company's core values in all interactions and responsibilities, ensuring a respectful, honest, and inclusive environment for both customers and associates.

What type of customer service is expected in this role?

Exceptional customer service is expected, fostering a welcoming and helpful atmosphere that aligns with the company's Customer 1st strategy.

Is the internship position focused solely on pharmacy-related tasks?

While pharmacy-related tasks will be a significant part of the role, the internship also focuses heavily on customer service and supporting overall departmental goals.

Kroger

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.