About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will learn to provide patient care while assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team. This role focuses on gaining experience in pharmacy systems, policy, and customer service best practices to prepare for a career as a pharmacist. You will work under pharmacist supervision in accordance with state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Greet customers and offer assistance to ensure a positive experience.
- Resolve customer questions and issues.
- Assist in the practice of pharmacy, including entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Help deliver patient care and services within your state scope of practice.
- Report any prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty immediately.
- Handle cash register transactions and sales.
- Manage telephone calls that do not require a pharmacist.
- Support inventory management by ordering, unpacking, and organizing pharmaceuticals.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy department.
- Complete all required training and maintain knowledge of pharmacy developments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- A willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin.
- The role is on-site and part-time.
- 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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