About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to support the pharmacy team. This role focuses on learning pharmacy operations, assisting with patient care, and gaining hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. You will follow state and federal regulations while helping to provide service to customers and patients.
What you'll do#
- Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and manage patient information.
- Enter, fill, and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision.
- Assist pharmacists in delivering patient care services, including medication therapy management and health screenings.
- Greet customers, answer questions, and resolve issues to provide a positive experience.
- Handle cash register transactions and support inventory management tasks like unpacking and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Maintain pharmacy cleanliness and organization.
- Report any prescription errors to the pharmacist immediately.
- Handle pharmacy telephone calls that do not require a pharmacist's personal attention.
- Complete all required training and follow the company Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
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: Lambertville, Michigan.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Compensation: $19.50 to $31.00 per hour, depending on experience and education.
- Terms: This is a paid position with rolling availability.
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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