Pharmacy Intern
About the job
- Enrollment in an accredited pharmacy school is required.
- A state-specific Pharmacy Intern License is required.
- Basic pharmacy knowledge is required.
- Knowledge of third-party help and prescription split billing is required.
- Knowledge of available health screening tests and immunizations is required, along with the ability to perform them after proper training and state-specific authorization.
- Knowledge of medication therapy management platforms and the ability to work under a pharmacist to perform these services when applicable and allowed are required.
- Knowledge of brand and generic medication names, applicable medical and pharmacy terminology, and various dosage forms is required.
- The ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations is required.
- Knowledge of MP6 is required.
- The role requires understanding the importance of patient confidentiality and the patient care services available at Meijer Pharmacy.
- Basic math, organizational, prioritization, communication, customer service, and pharmacy-related competency skills are required.
- Provide customer service to pharmacy patients.
- Communicate with patients in person and by telephone, assist with product selection, and obtain medication prices from internal sources and competitors pursuant to patient requests.
- Process and fill prescriptions.
- Use the pharmacy computer system for prescription data entry and third-party adjudication.
- Pull correct products from shelves, count and label prescriptions at the fill station, receive new prescriptions from patients, and sell prescriptions to patients at the Will Call station.
- Perform third-party functions.
- Manage inventory by updating balance on hand, ordering products, looking up Meijer codes, checking in and putting away orders, and processing vendor chargebacks, transfers, and salvage.
- Provide clinical services.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
About the company
Meijer is a family-owned retail chain operating large-format stores in the Midwest that sell groceries and general merchandise at competitive prices. Its stores combine fresh food, household goods, and top brands under one roof, enabling customers to complete all their shopping in a single trip. The company runs on a high-volume, cost-efficient business model focused on everyday low prices and broad product availability. It differentiates itself through its family-owned culture, commitment to community engagement, and focus on customer satisfaction, investing in its team and supporting local initiatives. Meijer's goal is to provide quality products and exceptional service while enriching the communities it serves.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$27M
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Founded
1934
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Meijer opened Rochester Hills, Brownsburg, and Bainbridge Township stores on May 6, 2026.
- Livonia opened August 19, 2026, extending Meijer Grocery after Rochester Hills’s success.
- Meijer is buying western Pennsylvania properties, targeting Pittsburgh by 2027 and beyond.
What critics are saying
- Walmart, Kroger, and ALDI squeeze Meijer margins daily on staples and fresh food.
- NLRB case 07-CA-372208 stayed open through 2026, exposing Meijer to bargaining penalties.
- Hudson Insurance sued Meijer on May 18, 2026 over 401(k) forfeiture litigation coverage.
What makes Meijer unique
- Meijer’s 2026 hybrid supercenter and grocery formats bundle food, pharmacy, and general merchandise.
- Midwest density in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois gives Meijer local brand leverage.
- Family ownership enables long-horizon expansion like western Pennsylvania without quarterly Wall Street pressure.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Hybrid Work Options
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
11%1 year growth
11%2 year growth
11%Michigan-based retailer Meijer has confirmed plans for a new supercenter in Cranberry Township, Butler County, as part of a broader expansion into western Pennsylvania. The company has begun acquiring properties across the region, building on what it describes as strong performance in northeast Ohio. While no timeline has been set for the Cranberry store opening, Meijer said it is excited to bring fresh groceries and general merchandise to local shoppers. The retailer emphasised its commitment to quality products, value and customer service, whilst also pledging to be an active community partner. The expansion signals increased competition in Pittsburgh's already crowded grocery market.
Meijer will open a new 47,000-square-foot grocery format store on 6 May at 1495 N. Rochester Road in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The location will be the family-owned retailer's 128th store in Michigan and its third grocery format store in the state. The streamlined format focuses on fresh food and everyday essentials at everyday low prices, featuring produce, bakery, meat, seafood, deli departments, pharmacy, and health and beauty sections. Meijer launched its grocery format in 2023 with two stores in Southeast Michigan and plans additional locations. The store will offer Meijer's digital shopping tools, including mPerks Shop & Scan, home delivery and pickup services. Hourly, part-time and full-time positions remain available. Meijer employs over 40,000 team members across Michigan.
Meijer will open its new Bainbridge Township supercenter in Aurora, Ohio, on 6 May, marking the family-owned retailer's 59th location in the state. The 159,000-square-foot store at 7300 Aurora Road sits on the former Geauga Lake amusement park site. The supercenter will offer fresh produce, grocery staples, bakery, meat, seafood and deli departments, plus a full-service pharmacy with drive-through, garden centre, and sections for apparel, home goods, electronics and sporting goods. Meijer employs more than 14,000 team members across Ohio at stores and facilities in Tipp City. The retailer supports local causes including the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and Cleveland Metroparks, and partners with the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians and Ohio State University Athletics. Select positions remain available for the new location.
Meijer has partnered with virtual healthcare platform WellSync to offer customers affordable telehealth services for common conditions. The service, accessible through Meijer's website and pharmacy app, costs $29.99 per visit and requires no insurance. Customers can receive treatment for conditions including cold, flu, allergies and hair loss from board-certified healthcare professionals. The service aims to remove barriers for those facing challenges with traditional healthcare access due to busy schedules or transportation issues. The Midwest retailer, which operates over 500 locations, positions the virtual care offering as part of its one-stop shopping concept. Customers can access WellSync through the Meijer website, pharmacy app, or by texting "Care" to 75049.
Meijer partnered with Oneupweb to increase traffic and conversion rates on the site and create a positive reputation as a national online retailer.