Pre-Grad Intern – Community Pharmacy

Job Description

Pharmacy Pre-Grad Intern | Walmart

The Tone:
This is a paid internship at Walmart, located in Bellevue, WA. Walmart is a 465,017-person organization that operates with a core focus on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy products and services across communities. This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of patient care, directly contributing to customer health and wellness, and making a significant impact within an energetic community pharmacy setting. As an intern, you will be paid to learn, improve patient outcomes, and advocate for patient wellbeing.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Bellevue, WA
• Pay: $24.50 – $37.50 hourly
• Team: A dynamic community pharmacy team operating with a focus on exceptional customer service and the safe, efficient delivery of pharmacy products and services.
• Mission: To gain hands-on experience and support the pharmacy team’s goals by contributing to patient care, processing orders, and ensuring the success of the company in a community pharmacy environment.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Confidentiality Assurance: Ensure the strict confidentiality of all sensitive information, essential documentation, and assigned patient records, meticulously adhering to Company policies and all applicable local, State, and Federal guidelines.
• Order Processing Assistance: Provide critical support by assisting the pharmacy team with the accurate and efficient processing of both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) orders and related purchases.
• Patient Care Advocacy: Actively deliver patient care by recognizing individual patient needs, comprehensively assessing their health situations, and providing guidance to help them navigate various clinical therapies effectively.
• Supply Chain Management: Efficiently receive and accurately stock incoming merchandise and vital supplies from various distribution centers and external suppliers.
• Pharmacy Area Operations: Actively manage inventory levels to ensure proper stock rotation and availability, while diligently maintaining the overall organization, safety, and cleanliness of the pharmacy area.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student currently enrolled in good standing at an accredited Pharmacy school.
• Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in the principles of pharmaceutical care and the practical ability to implement best practices effectively within a community pharmacy setting.
• Skills: Excellent ability to foster positive and productive relationships with both customers and the broader pharmacy team; proven capability to understand and cater to the individual and unique needs of diverse patients; unwavering commitment to meticulously following all HIPAA and PHI guidelines for patient privacy; and enthusiasm for participating actively in community activities, outreach programs, and local events.
• Bonus: Possession of a Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certification is preferred.