About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to support daily operations and patient care. This role focuses on learning pharmacy systems, processing prescriptions, and delivering service to customers. You will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting while adhering to state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team with daily tasks and patient care services within your state scope of practice.
- Use pharmacy systems to manage patient information and process prescriptions.
- Greet customers, answer questions, and resolve issues to provide a positive experience.
- Handle register sales and telephone calls that do not require a pharmacist.
- Support inventory management by ordering, unpacking, and organizing pharmaceutical stock.
- Maintain a clean and orderly pharmacy department.
- Report any prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty immediately.
- Complete all required training and stay informed on pharmacy developments.
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: San Jose, California
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Full-time, 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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