About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. You will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to support daily operations, patient care, and prescription processing. This role is designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge required to perform as a future pharmacist while ensuring customers receive helpful service.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team with prescription entry, third-party processing, filling, and dispensing.
- Greet customers, answer questions, and resolve issues to ensure a positive experience.
- Help deliver patient care services, such as blood pressure screenings and medication therapy management, within your scope of practice.
- Manage pharmacy inventory by ordering, unpacking, and storing shipments.
- Handle non-pharmacist telephone inquiries, including calls to physicians.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy department.
- Register sales and assist customers in locating over-the-counter products.
- Report prescription errors immediately and follow all Good Faith Dispensing policies.
- Complete required training and stay updated on healthcare 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 based in Gallatin, Tennessee.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- This is a paid internship with a rolling application window.
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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