About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will support the pharmacy team by learning to provide a positive patient experience. You will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to assist with daily pharmacy operations, patient care, and customer service. This role is designed to help you gain practical experience as you work toward your career as a pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and pharmacy team members to provide patient care in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient information, process prescriptions, and handle third-party processing.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, resolving issues, and building strong relationships.
- Perform tasks including entering, filling, and dispensing prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
- Help pharmacists deliver health services such as medication therapy management and blood pressure checks.
- Manage pharmacy inventory by ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Handle telephone calls and register sales at the cash register.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy department.
- Report any prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty immediately.
- Complete all required training and stay informed on pharmacy news.
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, which includes evening and weekend hours.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Savannah, Georgia.
- The work modality is on-site.
- This is a part-time, paid internship with a rolling term.
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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