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 gain experience in pharmacy operations, customer service, and clinical services. This role is designed to help you build the skills and habits necessary for a future career as a pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and pharmacy staff with daily operations.
- Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and manage patient information.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues.
- Perform tasks such as entering, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Support patient care services, including medication therapy management and patient counseling.
- Report any prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty immediately.
- Handle register sales and assist with inventory management, including ordering and stocking pharmaceuticals.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked pharmacy department.
- Handle telephone calls that do not require the direct attention of a pharmacist.
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#
- This position is located in Princeton, New Jersey.
- The role is on-site and paid.
- Work hours are flexible.
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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