Intern Pharmacist - PRN (Retail)

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

The intern pharmacist would assist the full-time pharmacy staff during times of pharmacist PTO, as an intern may perform many of the functions of a pharmacist while under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Responsibilities :

1. Filling prescriptions.

2. Patient counseling.

3. Answering patient inquiries.

4. Answering drug information requests from providers.

5. Obtaining prior authorizations.

6. Consulting prescribers about prescription problems.

7. Ensuring proper billing of prescriptions.

8. Performing medication therapy management.

9. Maintaining drug inventory.

10. Ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

11. Ordering medications from wholesalers.

12. Consulting drug references for information.

Other Information :

Previous retail pharmacy experience helpful.

Working Conditions :

Manual : Some manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational : Some occupational risk

Physical Effort : Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment : Generally pleasant working conditions

Company : Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit : 657

Department : NH Pharmacy Conn Ave

Exempt : No

Salary Range : $17.00 - $28.50 Hourly