About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to support daily operations and patient care. This role focuses on learning pharmacy practices, building customer relationships, and helping the pharmacy team meet state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist with entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Use pharmacy systems to retrieve patient and drug information.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues.
- Support patient care services, such as medication therapy management and health screenings, within your state scope of practice.
- Handle inventory tasks like ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals.
- Manage cash register sales and handle non-clinical telephone calls.
- Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy department.
- Report prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
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#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time with flexible hours.
- 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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