About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to support daily pharmacy operations and patient care. This role focuses on learning pharmacy policies and customer service practices while assisting with the preparation and dispensing of prescriptions. You will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting while adhering to state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team with processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Use pharmacy systems to manage patient information and drug data.
- Provide customer service by greeting patients, answering questions, and resolving concerns.
- Support patient care services such as blood pressure monitoring and medication therapy management.
- Handle inventory tasks including ordering, unpacking, and organizing pharmaceuticals.
- Maintain the pharmacy department to ensure it remains clean, stocked, and orderly.
- Process sales at the register and handle cash transactions.
- Report any prescription errors to the pharmacist and follow quality improvement procedures.
- Manage incoming telephone calls that do not require pharmacist attention.
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#
- Location: Woodinville, Washington.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
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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