About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens, you will learn to provide patient care while assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team. This role focuses on developing your skills in pharmacy operations, customer service, and clinical practice under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. You will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting while adhering to state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient information and process prescriptions.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, offering assistance, and resolving issues.
- Assist the pharmacy team with inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, and storing shipments.
- Support pharmacists in delivering patient care services, such as medication therapy management, within your state scope of practice.
- Report any prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty.
- Handle pharmacy telephone calls that do not require a pharmacist's personal attention.
- Maintain the pharmacy department's cleanliness and supply levels.
- Register sales on the cash register.
- Complete all required training and perform assigned tasks.
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: Omaha, Nebraska.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a 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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