RX STUDENT 1YR

Pharmacy Intern

Position summary: Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, dispenses prescription medications in high volume pharmacies. Provides high level member service.

Job duties:

• Dispenses prescription medications, measures and counts medication into appropriate containers.
• Labels prescriptions and applies appropriate warning stickers.
• Verifies prescriptions and refills with physicians by phone.
• Selects substitutions when necessary.
• Obtains patient medical history and maintains confidential computer records.
• Checks prescriptions and over the counter medications for drug interactions.
• Counsels customers on proper medication usage.
• Provides prompt and courteous customer service.
• Answers customer questions about over-the-counter medication and product location.
• Addresses other customer concerns including insurance issues.
• Preserves customer confidentiality.
• Assists in perpetual inventory of Schedule II to V controlled substances.
• Participates in twice yearly inventory of Department 92 and 93.
• Meets proper department production, record keeping, and product storage procedures and standards.
• Follow safety and security procedures.
• Executes proper Central Fill and DUR functions.
• Delivers immunizations.
• Approves and submits orders for equipment and supplies.
• Orders products using a computer system.
• Coordinates proper maintenance and repairs for machinery and equipment.
• Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
• Assists with department duties as necessary.
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.

Salary: 1st year interns $18/hr. 2nd year interns $20/hr. 3rd year interns $22/hr. 4th year intern $24/hr.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.

Costco Wholesale Corporation