About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will assist the pharmacist and pharmacy team in a retail setting. This role focuses on learning pharmacy operations, delivering customer service, and supporting patient care under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. You will gain hands-on experience with pharmacy systems and standard operating procedures while working toward your career as a pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Assist with entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions according to company policies.
- Support patient care services within your state scope of practice, including patient counseling and health services like medication therapy management.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and helping them locate products.
- Manage pharmacy inventory, including ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Handle pharmacy telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and stocked pharmacy department.
- Register sales at the cash register and handle cash transactions.
- Report any prescription errors immediately and follow quality improvement protocols.
- Complete all required training and stay updated on healthcare and pharmacy developments.
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 Albany, Ohio.
- This is an on-site, paid, part-time position with a rolling term.
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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