About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. You will assist the pharmacy team with daily operations, patient care, and prescription processing while learning to follow company policies and state regulations.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team with prescription entry, processing, filling, and dispensing.
- Engage with patients by greeting them, answering questions, and helping them find products in the OTC aisle.
- Deliver patient care services within your state scope of practice, such as medication therapy management.
- Handle pharmacy operations including inventory management, unpacking shipments, and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Process sales at the cash register and manage cash transactions.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Complete required training and stay current on pharmacy developments.
- Build professional relationships with customers and model service best practices.
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: Willimantic, Connecticut.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
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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