About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will assist the pharmacy team in providing patient care and managing daily operations. You will gain hands-on experience in a retail setting while learning pharmacy policies, procedures, and customer service standards. This role requires working under the supervision of a pharmacist to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Support the pharmacy team by processing prescriptions, including data entry, third-party processing, filling, and dispensing.
- Assist pharmacists in delivering patient care, such as medication therapy management and health services, within the state scope of practice.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues to provide a positive experience.
- Handle operational tasks like inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, and organizing pharmaceutical stock.
- Maintain a clean and orderly pharmacy department.
- Operate the cash register for sales and handle non-clinical telephone inquiries.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Complete all required training and stay informed on pharmacy developments.
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 located in Rochester, New York.
- The role is on-site and part-time.
- This is a paid internship with a rolling application term.
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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