About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. You will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to support daily operations, patient care, and prescription processing. This role is designed to help you learn pharmacy policies, procedures, and customer service best practices while you pursue your degree.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and pharmacy team with daily tasks.
- Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and retrieve patient or drug information.
- Greet customers, answer questions, and resolve issues to provide a positive experience.
- Handle prescription duties including entry, third-party processing, filling, and dispensing under supervision.
- Help healthcare providers deliver patient care services, such as medication therapy management.
- Manage inventory by ordering, unpacking, and organizing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Operate the cash register for sales and handle telephone inquiries.
- Maintain the pharmacy department by keeping it clean, stocked, and orderly.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Complete all required training and special assignments as directed.
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: Everett, Massachusetts.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Hourly pay range: $19.50 to $31.00 per hour, depending on experience and education.
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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