About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will assist the pharmacist and pharmacy team while gaining hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. This is a part-time, paid position that focuses on learning pharmacy operations, patient care, and customer service standards. You will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to support daily tasks and professional development.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team with daily operations, including entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Engage with customers and patients by greeting them, answering questions, and helping them locate products.
- Support patient care services such as blood pressure checks and medication therapy management within the state scope of practice.
- Handle pharmacy inventory, including ordering, unpacking, and storing shipments.
- Use pharmacy systems to manage patient and drug information.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy department.
- Report prescription errors immediately and follow all safety policies and the Good Faith Dispensing policy.
- Handle pharmacy phone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention.
- Complete required training and stay current on pharmacy developments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- Location: Federal Way, Washington.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Term: Rolling.
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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