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Location Address: 1000 Weis Remote Road Job Description:

**Position is not remote.**

Position is in person with the potential to move between several locations throughout central to eastern Pennsylvania and into New York and New Jersey. Placement is dependent on applicants' location relative to our operating area.

SUMMARY

Weis Markets provides many career opportunities at all levels and is known for internal promotions and career pathing from all positions. Pharmacy Graduate Interns are recent pharmacy school graduates who are working toward becoming licensed pharmacists. They function in a transitional role under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and support both clinical and operational pharmacy functions. Graduate Interns are expected to provide excellent customer service, assist in the preparation and dispensing of medications, and develop their professional and clinical skills to prepare for licensure and future employment as a Weis Markets pharmacist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

Provide excellent customer service by greeting customers, helping resolve issues in a professional manner, and supporting daily pharmacy operations. Perform technician-level tasks including, but not limited to, data entry, prescription processing, and inventory management. Participate in patient counseling activities under direct pharmacist supervision. Support clinical services such as immunizations, Medication Therapy Management (MTM), medication synchronization, and patient outreach for services and wellness initiatives, where permitted by law and under direct pharmacist supervision. Support initiatives that promote medication adherence, synchronization, text alerts, and customer wellness. Process third-party claims and help resolve insurance-related issues. Enter and update patient and prescription information into the pharmacy computer system accurately. Interact with physicians and utilize reference material to gain information on customers and prescriptions and to resolve any issues that arise. Perform initial drug utilization reviews and identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, escalating concerns to the supervising pharmacist. Assist in managing pharmacy inventory, including ordering, receiving, stocking, and removing expired medications. Participate in meetings, training sessions, and development opportunities as they arise in the company. Shadow and learn management tasks and team leadership responsibilities under the guidance of the Pharmacy Manager. Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment. Progress through the New Pharmacist Training checklist and complete checklist prior to licensure. Travel to assigned store locations and attend scheduled events (e.g., flu clinics, DM ride-along). Responsible for submitting all mileage and expenses following all company policies and procedures. Actively participate in feedback and evaluation sessions and use results to build professional growth plans. Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and corporate policies. Perform additional job-related responsibilities and duties as necessary or assigned. Support and embody the Mission, Vision, and Values of Weis Markets.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

Education and/or Experience

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited college or university. Eligibility to work as a graduate intern as defined by the state Board of Pharmacy.

Must have and maintain an active Pharmacy Intern License in good standing with the state Board of Pharmacy (where applicable).

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or governmental regulations. Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Able to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Other Skills, Abilities, and/or Training

The following qualities are required:

• Minimum age of 18 to meet education and experience requirements.
• Ability to pass drug test.
• Committed to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
• Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and extended days on a regular basis.
• Ability to work day, evening, and/or night shift.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects.
• Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes.
• Ability to work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and frequently.
• Ability to perform different tasks on different days as necessary.
• Ability to respond to interruptions and then return seamlessly to task at hand
• Ability to handle stressful situations while maintaining a sense of calm.
• Ability to multi-task for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel for pharmacy shifts.

The following qualities are helpful:

• Typing speed of forty (40) WPM.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft® Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations

This position requires the following Licenses and Certifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) from an accredited institution.
• Active intern registration with the State Board of Pharmacy (if required by state).
• Current CPR certification (if participating in immunization services).
• Immunization training certification (if participating in immunization services).
• Driver’s license for travel

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The associate is:

• Regularly required to do the following activities:

• Stand dynamically or statically when in the field.

• Walk about.

• Maintain balance while walking, standing, crouching, or running.

• Twist upper torso.

• Stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

• Reach up and out with hands and arms.

• Talk and hear; verbally express ideas and impart information or instructions.

• Frequently required to do the following activities:

• Use hands to finger, handle, and/or feel; the ability to type, pick, pinch with fingers, seize, hold, grasp or turn with hands, and perceive attributes of objects and materials, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with fingertips.

• Lift up to ten (10) pounds and carry a distance of fifty (50) feet.

• Occasionally required to do the following activities:

Maintain balance while walking, standing, crouching, or running.

• Twist upper torso.

• Stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

• Reach up and out with hands and arms.

• Climb stairs and/or ladders.

• Lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds and carry a distance of twenty-five (25) feet.

• Rarely required to do the following activities:

• Lift up to fifty (50) pounds and carry a distance of ten (10) feet.

• Specific vision abilities required for this job include:

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).

• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).

• Color vision and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

• Depth perception and the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.

• Adjustable focus.

• Specific vision abilities required for this job include:

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).

• Color vision and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

• Adjustable focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. The associate is regularly exposed to indoor conditions with a moderate noise level.

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.