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 with patient care, learn standard pharmacy operations, and contribute to the daily function of the pharmacy department. This role is designed to help you build the skills necessary for a future career as a pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and pharmacy team members with daily tasks.
- Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and retrieve patient or drug information.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and helping resolve issues.
- Perform duties related to entering, filling, and dispensing prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
- Support patient care services, such as blood pressure monitoring or medication therapy management, within your state scope of practice.
- Handle telephone calls and manage cash register transactions.
- Help with inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked pharmacy department.
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: Rockville, Maryland.
- 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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