Pharmacy Intern, Keauhou Kona

div h4Job Details/h4 divstrongJob Location/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;KTA Keauhou 7 - Keauhou, HI/div divstrongPosition Type/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Part Time/div divstrongSalary Range/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;$17.00 - $20.00 Hourly/div divstrongJob Shift/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Day/div /div h4Description/h4pspan style="color:#e74c3c"strong*THIS IS AN ONGOING POSTING AND APPLICANTS WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED WHEN WE HAVE A JOB OPENING./strong/span/p pstrongPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY/strongbr / The primary responsibility of a strongPharmacy Intern/strong is to ensure customer satisfaction by accurately assisting the Pharmacists on duty with processing and filling prescriptions. nbsp;A strongPharmacy Intern/strong increases customer loyalty by assisting all customers with courteous, pleasant, patient service and treatment./p pstrongESSENTIAL DUTIES/strongbr / You MUST perform the following duties regularly and up to company standards:br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Promptly, courteously and efficiently greet, thank, offer assistance, and meet the needs of all customers.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Receive prescriptions and medical information from customers.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Retrieve proper drugs from the shelves.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Type, bill, count and package prescriptions.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Charge and collect payment from customer using cash register/computer.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Properly price, rotate and stock merchandise in the correct locations in the pharmacy. nbsp;/p pstrongNON-ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/strong/p pIn order to provide the best possible service to our customers, the following duties are also required on an as-needed basis, during slow periods, or upon instruction by a senior clerk, supervisor, director or designated person-in-charge.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Answer incoming phone calls and pages over the PA system.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Process invoices and file prescriptions.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Order, check-in and store supplies and merchandise.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Properly price, stock and merchandise items to correct locations on the sales floor. nbsp;br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Inventory merchandise ndash; process returns, check for outdate items, etc.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Refill and maintain ldquo;robotrdquo; or other counting technology.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Maintain and clean the department - dust, discard trash, etc.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Work at other locations as needed.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Perform other duties as required or assigned.br / nbsp;/p pstrongCUSTOMER SERVICE EXPECTATIONS/strongbr / All associates are required to provide our customers with ldquo;World Class Servicerdquo; with a local touch.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;GREET all customers (be friendly, smile and make face-to-face eye contact).br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;HELP all customers (listen and pay attention; be courteous; be knowledgeable about product location, services offered and store hours; offer alternatives if a product is out of stock; take the customer to the product, etc.).br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Personalize the customerrsquo;s shopping experience (make small talk, offer meal suggestions, explain current store promotions, etc.).br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;THANK all customers (show appreciation and offer a parting comment)./p pstrongWORKING CONDITIONS/strongbr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Frequently work indoors where it is clean, air-conditioned (sometimes cold), and adequately lighted environment.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Occasionally work in a store warehouse where it may be both noisy and dusty. nbsp; nbsp;br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Seldom need to travel and work at other locations.br / nbsp;/p pstrongWORK HOURS/strongbr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Generally be available for work 7 days a week and holidays, between 6:00 am and 8:00 pm./p pstrongEQUIPMENT USE/strongbr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Frequently use a telephone to communicate with fellow store associates, customers, sales representatives, other health care providers and insurance companies; use pens, pencils, calculator, photo-copier, fax machine, scanner and other ldquo;officerdquo; equipment to process customerrsquo;s prescriptions and invoices; use a computer and keyboard to enter and retrieve date, process prescriptions, type reports and documents, send and receive emails, do research or look up claim information; use a spatula, counting tray and ldquo;robotrdquo; or other automatic pill counter to count and fill customerrsquo;s prescriptions; operate a computer/cash register (POS system) when charging and collecting payment from customers.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Occasionally use box cutters, ladders, stock wagons and hand trucks to stock and retrieve merchandise and supplies; operate a freight elevator, paper cutter and other office equipment.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Seldom need to operate a company vehicle.br / nbsp;/p pMENTAL, PHYSICAL AND COMMUNICATION DEMANDSbr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;MENTAL ndash; Continuously exercise discretion and thoughtful judgment; pay attention to detail and be alert; remain cool, calm and relaxed in stressful situations. nbsp;Frequently interact with internal and external customers (co-workers, other health care providers, insurance representatives and vendors) in a friendly and professional manner; be able to assist customers in finding solutions to their questions. nbsp;Occasionally examine safety related issues and take appropriate action to ensure the safety of self, customers and co-workers./p pbull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;PHYSICAL ndash; Continuously need to stand and walk throughout the entire shift; use hands and fingers to open and close medication stock containers and vials, and type on the computer; have corrected vision when verifying prescription and customer information. nbsp;Occasionally stoop, bend, squat, kneel, crouch, reach, climb ladders and step-stools, when performing all job duties. nbsp;Seldom lift and carry up to 50 lbs. when performing job duties; sit for periods up to 2 hours and use peripheral vision when operating company owned vehicles.br / nbsp;br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;COMMUNICATION ndash; Continuously need to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, co-workers, other health care providers and management in a timely and professional manner; be honest and forthright in all written and oral communications. nbsp;Frequently need to write in a coherent and legible manner when communicating and interacting with customers, co-workers and management; read and understand prescriptions, emails, communication logs or other printed communications; understand and follow-through on instructions left by co-workers; communicate verbally with customers to meet their needs; talk on the telephone to call other stores for information, answer incoming calls, transfer calls to another department, respond to Cashiersrsquo; pages, use the PA system, and troubleshoot insurance problems. nbsp;Occasionally need to read Owners manuals, instruction books, etc. nbsp; Seldom need to contact and talk to vendors.br / nbsp;/p h4Qualifications/h4brpstrongQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS/strongbr / Skills and Knowledge:/p ul liMust have good mathematical skills for computing, measuring and billing purposes. nbsp;/li liMust have the ability to use technology in order to carry out duties and functions. nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;nbsp;/li liKnowledge of various health insurance plans is helpful./li /ul pnbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Education / Experience / Background:/p ul liMust be a student or graduate of an accredited school or college of pharmacy, that is accredited or is a candidate for accreditation by the ACPE, and who is issued a permit by the board to work under the immediate supervision of a registered pharmacist. nbsp;/li lispan style="font-size:11pt"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"strongMust pass periodic criminal background checks for felony convictions related to controlled substances./strong/span/span/li /ul pAge Restrictions: nbsp;/p pbull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Must be at least 18 years of age to operate a trash baler, freight elevator or any power-driven equipment.br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid Driver License, and receive companynbsp;certification to operate a forklift.br / nbsp;/p