Pharmacy Intern

Job Description

P4 Rx Intern | Hannaford Supermarkets

The Tone:
This is an internship at Hannaford Supermarkets, located in Williston, VT. Hannaford, which began as a fresh produce vendor in 1883, remains deeply connected to its roots as a local market, actively seeking out local farmers and producers. The company is committed to preserving farmland, local traditions, and local jobs, and was the first major U.S. supermarket to document sustainably harvested seafood products. This role is essential for supporting the pharmacy staff in delivering outstanding pharmaceutical care and achieving business outcomes, ensuring customers receive accurate and timely prescription services.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Williston, VT

• Team: Works under the direct supervision of pharmacists within the pharmacy department.
• Mission: To actively assist pharmacists in filling new, refill, and transfer prescriptions while upholding legal and ethical standards to ensure outstanding pharmaceutical care.
• Tech Stack: Pharmacy register, computer software, voice messaging system

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support: Collaborate with all pharmacy staff to achieve outstanding pharmaceutical care and business outcomes.
• Assist: Aid the pharmacist, under direct supervision, with accurately filling new, refill, and transfer prescriptions in accordance with current laws and company policies.
• Service: Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer focus, engaging with customers in person and over the telephone.
• Operate: Thoroughly understand and operate the pharmacy register, computer software, and voice messaging system.
• Manage: Handle third-party prescription information, resolve rejected claims, initiate prescription renewal requests, and participate in inventory control procedures.

The Must-Haves
• Background: State-Specific Pharmacy Intern License; Entry-level position requiring core domain knowledge in pharmacy practice.
• Experience: No specific years of experience required; demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Skills: Strong keyboard skills and ability to learn new software applications; effective time management and problem-solving skills; attention to detail for clerical accuracy; mathematical skills for operating a cash register.
• Bonus: Excellent communication and customer service skills; open schedule availability including nights, weekends, and holidays; ability to work with minimal supervision; high levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality; willingness to promote and participate in initiatives to grow the pharmacy business.