About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will support the pharmacy team by providing patient care and managing daily operations. You will learn pharmacy policies and procedures while gaining hands-on experience under the supervision of a pharmacist. This role involves balancing customer service with technical tasks in a retail pharmacy setting.
What you'll do#
- Assist pharmacists with patient care, including medication therapy management and patient counseling.
- Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and retrieve patient or drug information.
- Engage with customers by answering questions, resolving issues, and offering assistance.
- Manage pharmacy inventory by ordering, unpacking, and organizing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Handle register sales and telephone calls that do not require a pharmacist.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked pharmacy department.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Complete all required training and stay current on pharmacy developments.
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#
- Location: Jacksonville, Florida.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
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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