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. You will assist the pharmacy team with daily operations, patient care services, and customer interactions while developing your skills for a future career as a pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team in providing patient care and processing prescriptions using pharmacy systems.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, resolving issues, and building professional relationships.
- Support inventory management by ordering, unpacking, and organizing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Perform pharmacy tasks including third-party processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
- Help deliver patient care services such as medication therapy management and patient counseling.
- Handle cash register transactions and manage telephone calls that do not require a pharmacist.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy department.
- Complete all required training and stay informed on pharmacy developments.
- Report prescription errors immediately and adhere to Good Faith Dispensing policies.
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 based in Bellevue, Tennessee.
- This is a part-time, on-site role.
- 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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