Pharmacy Intern

Retail Pharmacy InternAt Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.General FunctionProvides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service. Fills prescriptions in accordance with all state and federal statutes and regulations under supervision of registered pharmacist.Core CompetenciesPartnershipsGrowth mindsetResults orientedCustomer focusedProfessionalismReporting RelationsAccountable and Reports to: District Store Director, Store Manager, Pharmacy Department ManagerPositions that Report to you: NonePrimary Duties and ResponsibilitiesFills and helps process prescriptionsProvides prompt and efficient serviceAssists with inventory control, maintaining inventory levels by ordering and stocking merchandise, checking invoices, and entering inventory information into the computerWorks with co-workers as a team to ensure strict adherence to standard operating procedures and facility policiesPrepares prescriptionsReports any medication errors to appropriate personnelPrepares and affixes labels to prescription containersAssists in training employeesAssists with monthly inventoryFollows security and regulatory procedures including Quality Assurance ProgramsMaintains cleanliness of pharmacy and dispensing areaMaintains a professional appearanceAdheres to company policiesReports to work when scheduled and on timeSecondary Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists in other areas of the store as needed.Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNoneEducation and ExperienceSix months or less of similar or related work experience. Enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy and registered with State Pharmacy Board as an intern.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker CharacteristicsMust have the ability to do logical or scientific thinking to solve problems; several abstract and concrete variables.Must be able to compose original correspondence; follow technical manuals; have increased contact with people; interview counsel or advise people; evaluate technical data.Have the ability to do arithmetic calculations involving arithmetic, algebraic and geometric calculations.Must be able to physically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.Visual requirements include clarity of vision at distances of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet, and field of vision.The following physical activity is necessary to perform this job: Fingering, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, lifting, stooping, and reaching.Working ConditionsFrequent exposure to noise on a daily basis. This position frequently involves a fast work pace in a retail store setting. Must be able to handle multiple tasks (filling scripts, answering telephone, waiting on customers, etc.) every day. There is an occasional exposure to dangerous chemicals/solvents.Equipment Used to Perform JobPC with pharmacy software and printer, Parata Express, Gladiator Hand-held unit, pharmacy balance, scanner, calculator, telephone, fax, and copier.Financial ResponsibilityIs fully responsible for company assets including prescription inventory, third party accounts receivable, pharmacy computer and software, and pharmacy fixtures.ContactsHas daily contact with pharmacy operations support staff and customers. Has occasional contact with general public, and suppliers/vendors, community or trade/professional organizations and federal/state governmental or regulatory agencies.ConfidentialityMaintains the confidentiality of the customer's private medical information according to the HIPAA act. Maintains the confidentiality of prescription drug pricing and costs.