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Pharmacy/Pharmacist Student Graduate Intern

CompanyThe Kroger Co.
LocationIndianapolis
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the pharmacist in daily operations, including patient data entry, medication therapy management, and maintaining pharmacy safety standards. They are also responsible for providing leadership to pharmacy associates and ensuring excellent customer service in accordance with company values.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
151106
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™. Founded in 1883 as a single grocery store in Cincinnati, The Kroger Co. has grown into one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states and the District of Columbia, operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift. We operate under a variety of banner names, including supermarket and retail brands Harris Teeter, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Smith’s, Fry’s, QFC, Dillons, Mariano’s, Food 4 Less, Pick ’n Save and City Market. Beyond grocery, our pharmacy teams care for customers at more than 2,200 locations nationwide. Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items. The Kroger story is driven by its people. Many of our associates come for a job and discover a career, supported by talent and leadership development, up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement and more than 16 Associate Resource Groups. Together, we are creating the future of grocery retail. We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities. To learn more about us, visit TheKrogerCo.com. To explore careers, visit TheKrogerCo.com/careers.
About the Role

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty,integrity,diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

•   Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
•   Comply with and reinforce all sanitation and safety regulations/guidelines/procedures and programs according to company, local, state, and federal health code regulations; identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
•   Act as pharmacy safety subject matter expert by being able to recognize areas of opportunity and coach to correctness as appropriate
•   Support work flow and pharmacist over-sight through shift leadership, delegating station rotation and best solutions to any issues that may arise
•   Ensure execution of department standards by leading by example
•   Assist pharmacist in all responsibilities except those that require a pharmacists professional judgement
•   Must be willing and able to adequately perform all essential job functions and tasks of a Pharmacy Certified Technician
•   Understand and adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and the company's policies regarding HIPPA
•   Support company Health and Wellness initiatives
•   Maintain a current national and/or state registration, certification, or license depending on state requirements
•   Provide day-to-day training support for pharmacy associates and encourage, monitor, and assist new techs through the technician training program
•   Serve as an alternative representative for store-wide meetings/huddles
•   Comply with local, state and federal regulations; report all illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud
•   Understand and follow the company guidelines on tendering electronic fund transactions such as Credit/Debit Cards, EBT and Gift Cards, as well as cash and check transactions
•   Enter patient's information into computer accurately and efficiently, perform post fill audits (PFAs), and assist the pharmacy in
providing and maintaining MTM (Medication Therapy Management) services
•   Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures ,identifying unsafe conditions, practicing preventive maintenance, properly inspecting equipment, notifying store management of any items in need of repair and of customer or employee accidents 

Qualifications

Minimum

•   1 year of retail experience
•   Completion of national and/or state intern registration,certification or licensure depending upon state requirements
•   Must be at least 18 years of age
•   Enrolled in an accredited pharmacy school program; certified or ability to be certified in immunizations
 

Desired

•   National or StateIntern Registration
•   Maintain a current CPR certification
•   Ability to understand and adhere to company's limits on cash shortages and work honestly and effectively to control loss
•   Ability to understand and adhere to guidelines on restricted sale items like Alcohol, Tobacco, Fireworks, and Videos
•   High School Diploma or GED
 

Key Skills
Pharmacy operationsCustomer serviceHIPAA complianceMedication therapy managementPatient data entrySafety regulationsTeam leadershipStaff trainingInventory managementImmunization certificationCash handlingPharmacy technician dutiesRegulatory complianceConflict resolutionCommunication
Categories
HealthcareRetailCustomer Service & Support