About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. You will work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to assist with patient care, prescription processing, and daily operations. This role is designed to help you build the skills necessary for a career as a pharmacist while ensuring patients receive quality service.
What you'll do#
- Support the pharmacy team by processing prescriptions and using pharmacy systems to manage patient information.
- Assist pharmacists in delivering patient care, including medication therapy management and other health services within your scope of practice.
- Engage with patients to answer questions, resolve issues, and provide a positive experience.
- Handle inventory management tasks such as ordering, unpacking, and organizing pharmaceutical stock.
- Maintain the pharmacy department by keeping the area clean, orderly, and well-stocked.
- Manage cash register transactions and handle incoming telephone calls.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Complete all required training and follow company policies, including the Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited school of Pharmacy program.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- A willingness to work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Tucson, Arizona.
- The role is on-site and part-time with a rolling term.
- 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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