About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will support the pharmacy team while gaining hands-on experience in a retail setting. You will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to assist with patient care, prescription processing, and daily pharmacy operations. This role is designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed for a career as a pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and pharmacy team in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Process prescriptions, including entering data, third-party processing, filling, and dispensing.
- Use pharmacy systems to look up patient and drug information.
- Greet customers, offer assistance, and resolve issues to provide a positive experience.
- Help pharmacists deliver patient care services, such as medication therapy management and patient counseling.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Handle sales transactions at the cash register.
- Manage telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention.
- Support inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy department.
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, including evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- Location: Madison, Wisconsin.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Compensation: $19.50 to $31.00 per hour, depending on experience and location.
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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