About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will support the pharmacy team while gaining hands-on experience in a retail setting. You will assist pharmacists in delivering patient care, processing prescriptions, and maintaining pharmacy operations. This role is designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to perform as a future pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and pharmacy team in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient information and process prescriptions.
- Engage customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues.
- Help with entering, third-party processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Support patient care services, such as medication therapy management, within your state scope of practice.
- Manage inventory by ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Handle telephone calls that do not require a pharmacist.
- Operate the cash register for related sales.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy environment.
- Complete all required training and special assignments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- Location: La Habra, California.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Compensation: $19.50 to $31.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills.
- Term: Rolling.
About Walgreens
Walgreens operates a network of approximately 8,500 retail pharmacies across the United States and Puerto Rico. Founded in 1901, the company maintains its headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois. It employs over 100,000 people and provides pharmacy, health, and beauty services to nearly 9 million customers daily. The business integrates physical stores with digital platforms to deliver healthcare services.
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