About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will learn to provide patient care while assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team. You will use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and manage patient information. This role focuses on learning pharmacy policies and procedures to prepare for a career as a pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Engage with customers and patients to answer questions and resolve issues.
- Assist the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy under direct supervision.
- Perform duties including entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Report prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Register sales on the cash register and handle cash payments.
- Manage pharmacy inventory, including ordering, unpacking, and checking shipments.
- Maintain the pharmacy department to ensure it is clean, orderly, and well-stocked.
- Handle telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention.
- Adhere to company policies, the Pharmacy Code of Conduct, and Good Faith Dispensing guidelines.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Metairie, Louisiana.
- This is an on-site, part-time role.
- The position is paid.
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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