Pharmacy Intern, Salt Lake City, UT

**JOB SUMMARY**

Assist the Pharmacist in the operations of the pharmacy; provide patient counseling, assist with prescription transfers, provide other prescription product and appropriate customer service in compliance with federal and state laws and store policies and procedures.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Takes all steps required to fill prescriptions in compliance with all laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures regarding the sale of pharmaceuticals including: retrieves the product(s); counts; pours or measures out the required quantity according to established company methods and procedures; and affixes the label permanently to the container.
• Responds to telephone requests from customers, physicians and vendors, within the scope of the law and defers to the pharmacist when necessary.
• Communicates and cooperates with peers, subordinates, managers, physicians, and customers in all pharmacy related areas in a courteous and professional manner in accordance with customer service guidelines.
• Assists with monthly CII audits.
• Understands correct procedures for billing, filling and dispensing products under CMS DMEPOS guidelines. Also understands and complies with complaint process.
• Ensures timely implementation of company policies, procedures and programs; and enforces professional and operational standards, including compliance with legal regulations.
• Maintains all state and federal record keeping for controlled substances.
  
  

**POSITION REQUIREMENTS **

• Must hold a valid Pharmacy Intern license in the State of Utah.
• Ability to readily adapt to changes in schedule specifications, and work priorities as the business and customer needs demand.
• Ability to cooperate with others and work as part of a team.
• Must complete all required state, federal and company training programs. (i.e. HIPAA, Methamphetamine, FWA, I-pledge, etc.)
  
  

Associated Food Stores is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.