About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to support daily operations and patient care. You will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting while learning to manage systems, inventory, and customer interactions. This position is designed for students currently enrolled in a pharmacy program who want to develop their professional skills.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team with daily tasks, including entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues to ensure a positive experience.
- Help deliver patient care services, such as medication therapy management and other health services within your state scope of practice.
- Handle pharmacy operations, including inventory management, ordering, and maintaining a clean, orderly department.
- Use pharmacy systems to access patient and drug information.
- Process sales on the cash register and handle telephone inquiries.
- Adhere to company policies, including Good Faith Dispensing and the Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
- Complete all required training and report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
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 role is based in Topeka, Kansas.
- The position is on-site and full-time with flexible hours.
- 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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