About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens, you will learn to provide patient care while assisting the pharmacy team. You will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to support daily operations, process prescriptions, and help customers. This role focuses on building your professional skills in a retail pharmacy setting.
What you'll do#
- Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and manage patient information.
- Assist the pharmacist with patient care services, including counseling and health screenings.
- Engage with customers by answering questions, resolving issues, and helping them find products.
- Handle cash register transactions and manage phone calls that do not require pharmacist intervention.
- Support inventory tasks like ordering, unpacking, and checking pharmaceutical shipments.
- Keep the pharmacy department clean, organized, and properly stocked.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Complete required training and stay current on pharmacy developments and company policies.
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#
- This position is located in Alameda, California.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- Compensation ranges from $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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