About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens, you will work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to gain experience in a retail pharmacy setting. This position focuses on learning pharmacy operations, patient care, and customer service standards while supporting the pharmacy team in daily tasks.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and pharmacy staff with daily operations, including entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Engage with patients and customers by answering questions, resolving issues, and providing assistance with products and services.
- Support patient care services, such as medication therapy management and patient counseling, within the scope of your intern license.
- Handle pharmacy administrative tasks, including telephone calls and maintaining accurate patient and drug information in the system.
- Manage pharmacy inventory by ordering, unpacking, and organizing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Process sales transactions at the cash register.
- Maintain the pharmacy department to ensure it remains clean, stocked, and orderly.
- 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.
- A flexible schedule that includes availability for evening and weekend hours.
Location & details#
- Location: Middletown, Delaware.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship with an hourly range of $19.50 to $31.00, depending on skills, experience, and education.
- Schedule: Full-time with flexible hours on a rolling basis.
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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