About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will learn to provide patient care by assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team. You will gain hands-on experience in pharmacy operations while practicing in accordance with state, federal, and company policies. This role focuses on developing the skills and knowledge necessary to perform as a future pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist in daily pharmacy operations, including entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Engage customers and patients by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues to ensure a positive experience.
- Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information.
- Support pharmacists in delivering patient care services, such as counseling and medication therapy management.
- Handle telephone calls that do not require the personal attention of the pharmacist.
- Manage inventory by ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Register sales and handle cash transactions.
- Maintain pharmacy department cleanliness and organization.
- Report prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Complete all required training and stay informed on pharmacy developments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- A willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Memphis, Tennessee.
- The role is on-site and part-time.
- This is a paid internship.
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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