About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will assist the pharmacist and pharmacy team in providing patient care. You will learn pharmacy operations while following state and federal regulations. This role involves direct customer interaction and hands-on experience with pharmacy systems.
What you'll do#
- Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and obtain patient or drug information.
- Assist pharmacists with patient care services, including medication therapy management.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues.
- Perform tasks such as entering, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Manage inventory by ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Register sales on the cash register and handle cash transactions.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy department.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Handle incoming telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- A willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- Location: Janesville, Wisconsin.
- This is an on-site, paid, full-time position with a rolling term.
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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