Retail Pharmacy Intern

Additional Considerations (if any):

Professional License/Certification Required

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At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description:

Job Title: Retail Pharmacy Intern

Department: Pharmacy

FLSA: Hourly

Revision Date: 07/2026

About Hy-Vee

At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.

The Role and Why It's Important

Our Retail Pharmacy Interns gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced retail pharmacy setting while working toward their pharmacy degree. In this role, you'll fill prescriptions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, assist with inventory and quality assurance, and help deliver the exceptional patient care that Hy-Vee is known for.

If you are an enrolled pharmacy student who is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and passionate about patient health, we'd love to have you on our team.

What You'll Do

No two shifts are exactly the same, but here's what you can expect:

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile and making every interaction a positive one

• Fill and help process prescriptions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist in accordance with all state and federal statutes and regulations

• Prepare prescriptions and affix labels to prescription containers

• Report any medication errors to appropriate personnel

• Assist with inventory control including ordering, stocking merchandise, checking invoices, and entering inventory information

• Assist with monthly inventory and follow security and regulatory procedures including Quality Assurance Programs

• Assist in training pharmacy employees

• Maintain the cleanliness of the pharmacy and dispensing area

• Maintain the confidentiality of customers' private medical information and prescription drug pricing in accordance with HIPAA

• Work with co-workers as a team to ensure strict adherence to standard operating procedures and facility policies

• Maintain a professional appearance at all times

• Assist in other areas of the store as needed and take on special projects as assigned

• Adhere to all Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines

• Report to work when scheduled and on time

Your Skills

• Apply logical and scientific thinking to solve problems involving both abstract and concrete variables

• Perform arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations accurately

• Compose original correspondence, follow technical manuals, and evaluate technical data

• Counsel and advise customers and interact professionally with patients, healthcare providers, and team members

• Maintain a high level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential patient and financial information

Reporting Relationships

Accountable and Reports to: Store Director; Store Manager; Pharmacy Department Manager

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy required

• Registered with the State Pharmacy Board as an intern required

• Six months or less of similar or related work experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in the pharmacy and dispensing area, including extended periods at a pharmacy counter or workstation while filling and processing prescriptions

• Ability to count, pour, package, and label medications, and fill prescriptions under pharmacist supervision, in accordance with state and federal pharmacy regulations

• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and sharps (needles, lancets) associated with pharmacy operations and, where certified, immunization administration

• Ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning/sanitation duties

Working Environment

This is a fast-paced role in a retail pharmacy where you will handle multiple tasks throughout your shift including filling prescriptions, answering the telephone, and assisting customers. You will have