PT Pharmacy Intern

Category/Area of Expertise: Pharmacy
Job Requisition: 401512_external_USA-MA-Sandwich
Address: USA-MA-Sandwich-65 Route 6A
Store Code: SS - Pharmacy (2801647)

At Stop & Shop, we are dedicated to creating and maintaining a culture where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our associates are celebrated, and all associates feel they belong and thrive. We work as one team to break down barriers, put the customer first and show that we care for our customers, communities and each other. At Stop & Shop, we're here to feed all of life's moments, and we've made a promise to our customers to help them make the small wins possible every day.

Are you a third-year pharmacy student and looking to gain experience over the summer? Did you know Stop and Shop has pharmacies? Yes, our pharmacies fill prescriptions, but we do much more than that. By providing expert advice, medication, therapy management services and immunizations, our pharmacy teams are making a positive impact on the health and wellness of our customers. If you enjoy helping others on their journey to better health, then consider joining our team as a Pharmacy Intern. If you take pride in helping our customers feel and live well this is the role for you. Come see what Stop and Shop has to offer, we are much more than a grocery store, we are a community, colleague and customer driven company who takes pride in all we do.

In this role you will:

• Learn to provide the best patient experience through assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team members in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Under the supervision by the pharmacist, assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy. Review and comply with the Stop & Shop Co. Pharmacy policies & procedures.
• Assists pharmacists and other healthcare providers in delivering patient care and services that are within the state scope of practice for pharmacy interns including patient counseling and other health services (i.e., immunizations, medication therapy management).
• Be Responsible for using pharmacy dispensing software to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales in point of sale /cash register, collects and handles cash as required. Takes customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
• Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
• Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking, cycle counting, and storing of pharmaceuticals.
• Assists with Pharmacy Department to ensure it is well stocked, neat and orderly in condition and appearance.
• Model and deliver exceptional customer experience.
• Performs duties as assigned and supervised by the pharmacist in accordance with Stop & Shop standard operating procedures for entering, third party processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
• Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.

What you bring to this role:

Exceptional Customer Experience

• Engages customers and patients by greeting them and helping with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver an outstanding customer experience including Stop & Shop service objectives proactively, identifying needs, providing solutions.
• Develops strong relationships with customers.

Basic Qualifications

• Current student enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy program with the ability to administer vaccinations.
• Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Pharmacy Intern license in Good Standing with state board of pharmacy.

Stop & Shop is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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