About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. You will assist the pharmacy team in daily operations while learning to deliver quality patient care in accordance with state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team with processing prescriptions and managing patient information using pharmacy systems.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and helping them locate over-the-counter products.
- Support inventory management tasks, such as ordering, unpacking, and organizing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Help pharmacists deliver patient care services, including medication therapy management.
- Register sales and handle cash transactions at the pharmacy counter.
- Maintain a clean and orderly pharmacy department.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Handle incoming telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention.
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, which includes evening and weekend hours.
Location & details#
- Location: Fullerton, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship with rolling start dates.
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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