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RX Student Intern

CompanyCostco Wholesale Corporation
LocationMissoula
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will dispense prescription medications and provide high-level member service under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. Responsibilities include managing inventory, counseling customers on medication usage, and maintaining accurate patient records.
Internship Type
unavailable
Salary Range
$25 - $33
Company Size
89671
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Costco Wholesale is a multibillion dollar global retailer with warehouse club operations in 14 countries. We are the recognized leader in our field, dedicated to quality in every area of our business and respected for our outstanding business ethics. Despite our large size and rapid international expansion, we continue to provide an atmosphere in which our employees thrive and succeed. If you are an ambitious, energetic person who enjoys a fast-paced team environment filled with challenges and opportunities, you've come to the right place. Our successful employees are service-oriented with integrity and commitment toward a common goal of excellence. Costco offers great jobs, great pay, great benefits and a great place to work. Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Costco Follow us on Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/Costco
About the Role

 

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice.

 

The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist. The listing does not mean that any positions are currently open or available at Costco.

 

Salary Range:

1st year intern $25/hr

2nd year intern $28/hr

3rd year intern $31/hr

4th year intern $33/hr

 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.

 

Position Summary

Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, dispenses prescription medications in high volume pharmacies. Provides high level member service.

 

 

Job Duties

  • Dispenses prescription medications, measures and counts medication into appropriate containers.   
  • Labels prescriptions and applies appropriate warning stickers.   
  • Verifies prescriptions and refills with physicians by phone. Selects substitutions when necessary.   
  • Obtains patient medical history and maintains confidential computer records.   
  • Checks prescriptions and over the counter medications for drug interactions.   
  • Counsels customers on proper medication usage. Provides prompt and courteous customer service. Answers customer questions about over-the-counter medication and product location. Addresses other customer concerns including insurance issues. Preserves customer confidentiality. 
  • Assists in perpetual inventory of Schedule II to V controlled substances. Participates in twice yearly inventory of Department 92 and 93. Meets proper department production, record keeping, and product storage procedures and standards. Follow safety and security procedures. 
  • Executes proper Central Fill and DUR functions. 
  • Delivers immunizations.   
  • Approves and submits orders for equipment and supplies. Orders products using a computer system. Coordinates proper maintenance and repairs for machinery and equipment.   
  • Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
  • Assists with department duties as necessary.
  • Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.

Responsibilities

 

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice.

 

The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist. The listing does not mean that any positions are currently open or available at Costco.

 

Salary Range:

1st year intern $25/hr

2nd year intern $28/hr

3rd year intern $31/hr

4th year intern $33/hr

 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.

 

Position Summary

Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, dispenses prescription medications in high volume pharmacies. Provides high level member service.

 

 

Job Duties

  • Dispenses prescription medications, measures and counts medication into appropriate containers.   
  • Labels prescriptions and applies appropriate warning stickers.   
  • Verifies prescriptions and refills with physicians by phone. Selects substitutions when necessary.   
  • Obtains patient medical history and maintains confidential computer records.   
  • Checks prescriptions and over the counter medications for drug interactions.   
  • Counsels customers on proper medication usage. Provides prompt and courteous customer service. Answers customer questions about over-the-counter medication and product location. Addresses other customer concerns including insurance issues. Preserves customer confidentiality. 
  • Assists in perpetual inventory of Schedule II to V controlled substances. Participates in twice yearly inventory of Department 92 and 93. Meets proper department production, record keeping, and product storage procedures and standards. Follow safety and security procedures. 
  • Executes proper Central Fill and DUR functions. 
  • Delivers immunizations.   
  • Approves and submits orders for equipment and supplies. Orders products using a computer system. Coordinates proper maintenance and repairs for machinery and equipment.   
  • Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
  • Assists with department duties as necessary.
  • Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.
Key Skills
Dispensing prescription medicationsCustomer serviceMedication labelingDrug interaction checkingPatient counselingInventory managementRecord keepingImmunization deliveryComputer systemsSafety proceduresSecurity proceduresEquipment maintenancePharmacy operations
Categories
HealthcareRetailCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
Paid time offMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceHearing aid coveragePharmacy benefitsBehavioral healthEmployee assistance programHealth care reimbursement accountDependent care assistance planShort-term disability insuranceLong-term disability insuranceAD&D insuranceLife insurance401(k)Stock purchase plan