About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens, you will learn to provide patient care while assisting the pharmacy team. You will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to process prescriptions and manage daily operations. This role is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge needed to perform as a pharmacist in accordance with state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and pharmacy team with daily tasks and patient care.
- Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient information and process prescriptions.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues.
- Model and share customer service best practices.
- Handle sales transactions at the cash register.
- Manage telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's direct attention.
- Support inventory management by ordering, unpacking, and organizing pharmaceutical stock.
- Maintain a clean and orderly pharmacy department.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Complete all required training and stay current on healthcare developments.
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 Carrollton, Georgia.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- This is a 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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