About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. This position is designed to help you develop your skills in patient care, pharmacy operations, and clinical services while adhering to state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and pharmacy team members with daily operations.
- Use pharmacy systems to retrieve patient and drug information.
- Process prescriptions and handle duties related to third-party processing, filling, and dispensing.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues.
- Support pharmacists in delivering patient care services, such as medication therapy management or health screenings, within your state scope of practice.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Handle sales transactions at the register and manage incoming telephone calls.
- Assist with inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Keep the Pharmacy Department clean, organized, and properly stocked.
What you'll need#
- Current 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: Springfield, New Jersey.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, paid internship.
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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