Pharmacy Intern
Sacramento, CA - USA
Job Summary
Excited to grow your career
We value our talented employees and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you we encourage you to apply!
If you want to make a difference Rite Aid is the right place.
While Rite Aid is big it still feels small you and your work are never lost in the crowd. You know the leaders and they recognize your impact. Teams are tightly knit and agile. Small groups courageous enough to meet our goals in new ways. You can take your work your team or your business to the next level without being slowed down by a ton of process or layers of approval. For anyone with intent to grow you can reinvent yourself in a new role or take on a new challenge while helping us reinvent Rite Aid and innovate our industry.
Wherever you work in the Rite Aid family your diverse perspectives and fierce commitment enable us to deliver on the promise of whole health for life for communities around our country.
And that makes the biggest difference of all.
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to learn and develop the skills and abilities of a Pharmacist while attending Pharmacy school. All duties and responsibilities must be completed under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist.Responsibilities
Accept customer and prescription information including refill authorization from customers and doctors offices.
20%
Fill customer prescriptions.
20%
Interact with physicians and utilize reference material to gain information on customers and prescriptions and to resolve any issues that arise.
10%
Learn Rite Aids computer system; input customer and prescription data into the system.
10%
Ensure prompt service in the Pharmacy department by assisting customers and operating the cash register.
5%
Assist customers with medical-related issues and provide healthcare counseling.
5%
Remain knowledgeable of over-the-counter medications.
5%
Review and understand the companys policies and procedures.
5%
Assist with maintaining the Pharmacy department by keeping it clean and in order.
5%
Assist with cycle counts inventory reports and will-calls to customers.
5%
Complete quality assurance duties applicable to state and federal Board of Pharmacy regulations.
5%
Requires willingness to work flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.
5%
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)Enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy program required required.
Fair Chance Act
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act we will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check if we identify a conviction that is directly related to the job you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction provide mitigating evidence or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.
For more detailed information around city/state required notices click here to access a list of disclosures.
New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD)
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) prohibits unlawful employment discrimination based on an individuals race creed color national origin nationality ancestry age sex (including pregnancy) familial status marital/civil union status religion domestic partnership status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity and expression atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait genetic information liability for military service and mental or physical disability (including perceived disability and AIDS and HIV status).
Indiana Applicants:
It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.
Maryland Applicants:
Under Maryland law an employer may not require or demand as a condition of employment prospective employment or continued employment that an individual submit to or take a polygraph examination or similar test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
Massachusetts Applicants:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
Note to All Applicants Regarding Rite Aids Drug-Free Workplace Policy: Rite Aid maintains a strict policy prohibiting illegal drug activity and using being under the influence of or possessing illegal drugs and/or alcohol during the Work Day as well as on Company Property as defined in Rite Aids Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Rite Aid conducts post-offer pre-employment drug testing of all job candidates. Additionally the Company conducts drug and/or alcohol testing in certain pre-promotion reasonable suspicion and post-accident scenarios along with drug loss investigations unless expressly prohibited by law. You have the right to refuse to submit to testing; however a refusal to submit to a test when asked will result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment or termination of employment. All records relating to drug tests shall be kept confidential. A copy of the policy is available from hiring management upon request.
Applicant Statement
I certify that the above statements are true and complete. I understand that the making of false statements or omitting information in this Application or in any resume or other materials submitted in connection with this application will be grounds for disqualification from employment or immediate discharge upon discovery thereof. I further understand that unless specifically altered by a written employment contract executed by an officer of the Company my employment will be terminable at will either by myself or Rite Aid at any time with or without cause and with or without prior notice. I authorize Rite Aid to verify all education training and professional licensure/certifications claimed by me and to secure from my former employers and references information concerning my professional accomplishments salary work characteristics ability and reasons for leaving. Every conditional offer of employment with Rite Aid is subject to a criminal background check to determine his or her suitability for the position. Applicants will be required to sign an authorization to perform a criminal background check only if the applicant receives a conditional offer of employment and I understand that I will be required to submit to a drug test in accordance with Rite Aid compliance with the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act I certify that if hired I will provide within three (3) business days from the date my employment begins proof of my identity and eligibility for employment in the United States.
EEO Statement
Rite Aid is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment where individual differences are appreciated and respected. It is our policy through responsible management to recruit hire train and promote associates regardless of their race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation disability age or any other basis protected by state or federal law. The objective of this policy is to ensure conformity with the principles of equal opportunity employment when making employment decisions and administering compensation benefits transfer and social and recreational programs. Rite Aid prohibits unlawful retaliation against any person who reports harassment or discrimination.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Order blood tests online. Skip the doctor, get results next day. A1C, cholesterol, thyroid, metabolic panels & more. HSA/FSA accepted. Pharmacy coming soon.