Pharmacy Intern - Algoma, United States - The Hometown Pharmacy

Description

• Takes initiative
• Detail oriented
• Excellent customer service skills
• Lead a team by example; act as a servant to others
• Actively seeks out learning opportunities and applies new knowledge
• Applies and teaches proactive problem-solving skills
• Empathy and compassion

• Assist and support the pharmacist-in-charge
• Provide consultation on medications and answer patient questions that have been covered by completed pharmacy coursework
• Exercise judgement in providing accurate and helpful information to patients during medication consultations and deferring to the supervising pharmacist when necessary
• Offer and solicit consultations for OTC medications
• Seek advice and assistance of the staff pharmacist when necessary
• Accurately, independently, and efficiently input and process prescriptions
• Count, label, and package prescriptions and supplies
• Submit prescriptions for third-party billing and trouble-shoot independently, using others as resources when necessary
• Actively monitor warehouse purchasing and general ordering; proactively manage inventory levels and NDC changes
• Lead pharmacy team to provide patient care services
• Manage and maintain pharmacy workflow standards; look for improvements and efficiencies and communicate with others
• Proactively communicate and share information with patients, prescribers, and third parties to prevent and resolve issues; anticipate problems and resolve before patients arrive
• Screen phone calls and problem solve to allow pharmacist time for patient care and interactions; actively participate in and initiate MTMs and therapy as appropriate
• Enthusiastically share knowledge of over-the-counter products, service initiatives, nutraceuticals, and front end product; introduce customers to new or alternative items
• Seek out feedback for continuous improvement and opportunities for growth
• Assist other departments and stores as needed

• Practice proper business ethics
• Comply with all local, state, federal, and company policies and regulations
• Abide by all Hometown Pharmacy Employee Standards of Conduct & Confidentiality
• Complete all training and continuing education provided by Hometown Pharmacies
• Follow all HIPAA standards and guidelines

• Successful completion of DPH-2 at accredited pharmacy school (required)
• 2-3 years of pharmacy experience or training as a technician (preferred)
• Successful completion of immunization course/certification (preferred)

• Ability to stand for duration of shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to twenty pounds