About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. You will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to support patient care, pharmacy operations, and customer service. This role is designed to help you learn pharmacy policies, procedures, and best practices while you progress through your pharmacy education.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist with daily operations, including entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Engage with patients by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues to provide a helpful experience.
- Support patient care services, such as medication therapy management or blood pressure screenings, within your state scope of practice.
- Handle pharmacy system tasks, including obtaining patient and drug information.
- Manage inventory by ordering, unpacking, and organizing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Maintain pharmacy cleanliness and ensure supplies are stocked.
- Handle telephone inquiries that do not require pharmacist attention.
- Register sales at the cash register and manage cash transactions.
- Report any prescription errors immediately and follow the quality improvement program.
- Adhere to the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct and Good Faith Dispensing policy.
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 evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: 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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