About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to support daily operations and patient care. This role focuses on learning pharmacy systems, following state and federal regulations, and providing a positive experience for customers and patients.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and pharmacy team with daily tasks and operations.
- Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and access patient or drug information.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues.
- Perform duties related to filling, dispensing, and third-party processing of prescriptions.
- Support patient care services, such as medication therapy management and counseling, within your scope of practice.
- Report any prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty.
- Handle cash register transactions and sales.
- Manage inventory by ordering, unpacking, and organizing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Keep the pharmacy department clean and stocked with necessary supplies.
- Handle phone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention.
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, including evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- Location: Little Egg Harbor Twp, New Jersey.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $19.50 to $31.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills.
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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