About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to gain practical experience in a retail pharmacy setting. You will assist the pharmacy team with daily operations, patient care, and prescription processing while adhering to state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and pharmacy team members with daily tasks.
- Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information.
- Process, fill, and dispense prescriptions.
- Engage with customers and patients to provide assistance and resolve issues.
- Handle cash transactions and register sales.
- Support inventory management, including ordering and stocking pharmaceuticals.
- Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy department.
- Assist with patient care services, such as counseling and health services, within the state scope of practice.
- Adhere to the Quality Improvement Program and Good Faith Dispensing policies.
- Report prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Handle telephone calls that do not require a pharmacist.
- Complete all required training.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- Location: Centerville, Ohio.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: 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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