About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. This role focuses on learning pharmacy operations, assisting with patient care, and supporting the pharmacy team while adhering to state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and pharmacy team with daily operations, including entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Use pharmacy systems to manage patient information and drug data.
- Provide customer service by greeting patients, answering questions, and resolving issues.
- Support patient care services within your state scope of practice, such as medication therapy management.
- Manage inventory tasks, including ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Maintain the pharmacy department by keeping it clean, organized, and properly stocked.
- Handle telephone inquiries that do not require the direct attention of a pharmacist.
- Complete all required training and stay current on healthcare and pharmacy developments.
- Report any prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty immediately.
- Process sales transactions at the cash register.
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: Fort Morgan, Colorado.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $19.50 to $31.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills.
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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