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PHARMACY INTERN JOB DESCRITION
Responsible for providing customer service and assisting the
Pharmacists in dispensing prescriptions, entering information into computer,
ordering and receiving product, checking in orders, stocking, record keeping,
answering telephone calls, administer immunizations, and maintaining the
overall conditions of the Pharmacy Department as defined in the Pharmacy
Standards Manual.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Comply with all State and Federal regulations, which require
that all dispensing activities occur under the direct supervision of a licensed
pharmacist.
2. Greet customers and receive prescriptions (if an existing
patient, request birth date). Obtain new patient information by requesting a
patient/representative fill out a patient history form, including address, VIC
number, phone number, birth date, drug allergies, disease states, and whether
the patient wishes to receive medications in non-childproof containers.
3. Provide the Harris Teeter “Notice of Privacy
Practices” and acknowledgement form to each new patient/representative.
Monitor patient signing for HIPAA at register on signature pad.
4. Determine whether the patient wishes to receive medication
counseling from the Pharmacist. An Intern may provide medication counseling at
the discretion and under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
5. Obtain all information necessary to dispense and bill Third
Party prescriptions, such as Cardholder and Dependent Identification numbers,
person codes, Insurance Carrier or Pharmacy Benefit Manager, and expiration
dates (if applicable), and patient signatures.
6. Assist in entering patient, drug and prescription data into
the computer. Match patient and birth date. Scan drug barcodes or enter NDC
number into the computer system. Notify the pharmacist in the event of early
fills or drug utilization review (DUR) messages. Ensure DAW
codes are entered correctly.
7. Assist in obtaining and returning medications to and from
the pharmacy shelves.
8. Assist in counting, pouring, measuring, compounding and packaging
of medication for dispensing to the patient.
9. Assist in answering the telephone according to Harris Teeter
policy (Harris Teeter Pharmacy, this is ____________, may I help you?) An
Intern may receive original telephone prescription orders at the discretion and
under the supervision of a pharmacist.
10. Assist in calling or faxing refill authorizations to
prescribers’ offices. An Intern may receive telephone refill authorizations
from the prescriber or designee.
11. Assist in bagging of prescriptions and handling customer
transactions, including cash register operation.
12. Assist in ordering receiving, verifying, pricing, and
stocking of pharmaceuticals and other products. This function may require
lifting up to 40 lbs., and reaching heights from 6 inches to 72 inches.
13. If the hours worked by the Intern are to apply towards
requirements for licensure, the Intern will provide all relevant paperwork to
the supervising pharmacist. The Intern will work cooperatively with the
supervising Pharmacist in the development and meeting of expectations to be
fulfilled.
14. Recommend and administer immunizations according to said
State(s) Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations.
15. Immunizations will be administered under the direct
supervision of the supervising Pharmacist.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Assist in maintaining a clean, neat department including
work counter, shelves, floors, windows, and customer service area to present a
professional, sanitary and organized image to customers.
2. Assist in ordering, stocking and retrieving prescription
containers and other supplies as required by the pharmacy including ordering
and stocking the Pharmacy Over-The-Counter (OTC) section.
3. Assist in filing of prescriptions, reports, invoices and
other documents as required by the pharmacy.
4. Adhere to all policies and procedures, dress code and work
ethics.
5. Effectively communicate with customers, management, and
associates.
6. Successful completion of assigned projects as required by
Pharmacy Operations Manager.
7. Required attendance at any scheduled intern training
meetings.
MANDATORY JOB QUALIFACATIONS:
Must be enrolled as a Full-Time student in an accredited School
of Pharmacy.
PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Customers Pharmacy Associates, Medical Office Staff, Store
Management, Store Associates, Regional Management, District Management,
Corporate Management, and Support Staff.
