About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to support daily operations and patient care. This role focuses on learning pharmacy systems, processing prescriptions, and assisting the pharmacy team in accordance with state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Process prescriptions and use pharmacy systems to manage patient and drug information.
- Support pharmacists in delivering patient care, including medication therapy management and patient counseling.
- Assist with inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues.
- Handle sales transactions at the cash register and manage telephone inquiries.
- Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy department.
- Immediately report any prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty.
- Complete all required training and follow company policies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
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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