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 policies, procedures, and customer service practices while assisting the pharmacy team in a retail environment.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist with entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Use pharmacy systems to retrieve patient and drug information.
- Engage with customers to answer questions, resolve issues, and offer assistance with products.
- Support inventory management by ordering, unpacking, and organizing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Handle cash register sales and manage telephone inquiries.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy department.
- Report prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Adhere to the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct and Good Faith Dispensing policy.
- Participate in patient care services such as medication therapy management and blood pressure screenings as permitted by state scope of practice.
- Complete required training and stay informed on pharmacy developments.
What you'll need#
- 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: Springfield, Pennsylvania.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- This is a 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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