About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will learn to provide patient care while assisting the pharmacy team. You will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to gain experience in pharmacy operations, customer service, and clinical tasks. This role follows a rolling schedule and requires on-site attendance in Gainesville, Florida.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and pharmacy team members with daily tasks.
- Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and retrieve patient or drug information.
- Greet customers, answer questions, and resolve issues to provide service.
- Practice pharmacy under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
- Support patient care services such as medication therapy management, patient counseling, and blood pressure checks.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Handle cash register transactions and sales.
- Manage telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's direct attention.
- Help with inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Keep the pharmacy department clean, organized, and stocked with supplies.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- A willingness to work a flexible schedule, which includes evening and weekend hours.
Location & details#
- Location: Gainesville, Florida.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Compensation: This position is paid.
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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