About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to gain experience in retail pharmacy operations. This role focuses on learning pharmacy workflows, supporting patient care, and assisting the pharmacy team in daily tasks while adhering to state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team with daily operations, including processing prescriptions and using pharmacy systems to manage patient and drug information.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues to ensure a positive experience.
- Support pharmacists in delivering patient care services within the state scope of practice, such as medication therapy management or health screenings.
- Handle administrative tasks like answering non-clinical telephone calls and managing inventory, including ordering and stocking pharmaceuticals.
- Maintain the pharmacy department by ensuring it remains clean, organized, and properly supplied.
- Process sales transactions on the cash register and follow company asset protection procedures.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
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#
- Location: Vancouver, Washington.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time with a rolling term.
- Compensation: This is a paid position with an hourly range of $19.50 to $31.00.
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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