About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to gain experience in a retail pharmacy setting. You will learn to assist the pharmacy team, engage with patients, and perform essential operational tasks in accordance with state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Assist pharmacists with patient care and services within your state scope of practice.
- Process prescriptions by entering data, handling third-party processing, filling, and dispensing medications.
- Use pharmacy systems to manage patient and drug information.
- Greet customers, answer questions, and resolve issues to provide assistance.
- Handle pharmacy telephone calls that do not require a pharmacist.
- Manage inventory by ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Keep the pharmacy department clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies.
- Register sales at the cash register.
- Report any prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- A willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- Location: Port Charlotte, Florida.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position with an hourly range of $19.50 to $31.00.
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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