About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to support daily operations and patient care. This role provides hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting, allowing you to learn pharmacy systems, policy, and customer service standards while working toward your professional goals.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and team in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and manage patient information.
- Greet customers, answer questions, and resolve concerns to provide a helpful experience.
- Enter, fill, and dispense prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
- Support patient care services, such as medication therapy management, within your scope of practice.
- Handle cash register transactions and assist customers in the OTC aisle.
- Manage inventory, including ordering, unpacking, and organizing pharmaceutical stock.
- Maintain a clean and orderly pharmacy department.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Handle incoming telephone calls that do not require a pharmacist's personal attention.
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#
- This position is located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
- The role is on-site and part-time.
- This is a paid internship with rolling start dates.
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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