Pharmacy Student Intern

Job Description

Pharmacy Student Intern | Safeway

The Tone:
This is an internship at Safeway, part of Albertsons Companies, a large retail organization deeply invested in customer service and community well-being. Albertsons Companies is seeking individuals eager to make a tangible impact, not just secure a job. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to the growth of a company that prioritizes exceptional service and enduring customer relationships. Interns will work in an evolving environment, gaining valuable experience in a setting that supports world-class patient care and fosters meaningful patient connections within the community.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Various Safeway locations
• Team: Pharmacy teams, supervised by a registered pharmacist or preceptor
• Mission: Make a direct impact on patient health and provide personalized care within the community.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Supervision: Operate under the direct guidance and mentorship of a registered pharmacist or designated preceptor, ensuring all duties are performed in full compliance with professional and company standards.
• Dispensing: Meticulously process and accurately fill patient prescriptions, strictly adhering to all applicable laws, regulations, and established company policies and procedures.
• Consultation: Provide comprehensive and knowledgeable advice and consultation to both customers and other healthcare professionals regarding prescription knowledge, appropriate drug therapy, and various health-related products and concerns.
• Clinical Engagement: Actively participate in the full spectrum of clinical pharmacy services, including but not limited to patient counseling, administration of immunizations and vaccinations, Medication Therapy Management (MTM), performance of point-of-care testing, and disease state management.
• Business Growth: Proactively implement company initiatives designed to increase pharmacy profitability and optimize operational efficiency, contributing to the overall success of the department.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited professional pharmacy program.
• Skills:
• Hold a valid state intern license if required by the state of employment.
• Demonstrated ability to readily and positively adapt to changes in schedule specifications and work priorities as business and customer needs demand.
• Proven capacity to cooperate effectively with others and work collaboratively as part of a pharmacy team.
• A strong foundational interest in and aptitude for patient counseling, customer service related to pharmacy, knowledge of over-the-counter medications, immunization and vaccination procedures, Medication Therapy Management (MTM), point-of-care testing, and disease state management.
• Bonus:
• A genuine desire to build meaningful, lasting relationships with patients, striving to know them by name and be a trusted healthcare resource.
• An eagerness to practice pharmacy in a progressive setting where you can actively contribute to patient care and community health outcomes.