About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work alongside pharmacists and pharmacy team members to support daily operations. You will learn to provide patient care and services while gaining hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. This role involves assisting with prescription processing, inventory management, and customer service tasks under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and pharmacy team in delivering patient care and services.
- Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient information and process prescriptions.
- Engage with customers to answer questions, resolve issues, and provide assistance.
- Handle telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's direct attention.
- Support inventory management by ordering, unpacking, and organizing pharmaceutical supplies.
- Maintain a clean and orderly pharmacy department.
- Register sales on the cash register and handle cash transactions.
- Report any prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty.
- Adhere to company policies, procedures, and the Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
- Complete all required training and maintain knowledge of pharmacy practices.
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.
Location & details#
- Location: Oregon, Wisconsin.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Compensation: $19.50 to $31.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills.
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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