About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to gain practical experience in a retail pharmacy setting. This part-time position focuses on learning pharmacy operations, assisting with patient care, and supporting the pharmacy team in daily tasks.
What you'll do#
- Assist pharmacists and team members in providing patient care and services.
- Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and retrieve patient or drug information.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues.
- Handle pharmacy sales, cash transactions, and register operations.
- Support inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the 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.
- Adhere to the Good Faith Dispensing policy and all company procedures.
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#
- This position is located in Newnan, Georgia.
- The role is on-site and part-time.
- This is a paid internship.
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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