About the role#
This is a Summer 2027 internship for pharmacy students. You will work on-site in Greendale, Indiana, to learn how to provide patient care and support pharmacy operations. This is a paid, full-time position.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and team members with daily pharmacy tasks.
- Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and look up patient or drug information.
- Engage with customers and patients to answer questions and resolve issues.
- Perform duties such as entering, filling, and dispensing prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
- Help deliver patient care services like medication therapy management and blood pressure checks.
- Report any prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty immediately.
- Handle sales transactions at the cash register and manage telephone inquiries.
- Support inventory management by ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Keep the Pharmacy Department clean, organized, and properly stocked.
- Complete all required training and stay updated on healthcare developments.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- Six months of retail experience is preferred.
- Prior work experience with Walgreens is preferred.
- Good math skills are preferred for accurate prescription counting and measuring.
Location & details#
- Location: Greendale, Indiana.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Salary: $18.00 to $31.00 per hour, depending on experience and other factors.
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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