About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will learn to provide patient care by assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team. This role focuses on gaining practical experience in pharmacy operations, customer service, and clinical tasks under the supervision of licensed pharmacists. You will work within the scope of state and federal regulations to support the daily functions of the pharmacy department.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy, including entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues to ensure a positive experience.
- Support patient care services such as blood pressure monitoring and medication therapy management within your state scope of practice.
- Handle pharmacy inventory tasks, including ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Maintain pharmacy department cleanliness and ensure adequate supplies are stocked.
- Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information.
- Manage telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention.
- Process sales transactions on the cash register.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Complete all required training and follow company policies, including the Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
What you'll need#
- 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: Huntsville, Alabama.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $19.50 to $31.00 per hour, depending on experience and education.
- Term: Rolling.
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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