About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens, you will learn to provide patient care by assisting the pharmacist and the pharmacy team. You will gain hands-on experience in pharmacy operations while following state, federal, and company regulations. This role is designed to help you develop the skills and practices needed for a career as a pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team with entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Use pharmacy systems to manage patient information and drug data.
- Greet customers, answer questions, and resolve issues to provide a helpful experience.
- Support pharmacists in delivering patient care services, such as blood pressure checks and medication therapy management.
- Handle cash register transactions and sales.
- Manage inventory by ordering, unpacking, and organizing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked pharmacy department.
- Handle incoming telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Complete all required training and maintain knowledge of current pharmacy developments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Sayreville, New Jersey.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- This is a 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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