About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. You will assist the pharmacy team with daily operations, patient care, and customer service while learning to follow state and federal regulations. This role provides an opportunity to develop your skills in prescription processing and clinical services.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team with entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Use pharmacy systems to manage patient information and drug data.
- Provide patient care and health services, such as medication therapy management and blood pressure screenings, within your scope of practice.
- Greet customers, answer questions, and help them locate products in the store.
- Handle pharmacy inventory, including ordering, unpacking, and storing shipments.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked pharmacy department.
- Report prescription errors immediately and follow quality improvement procedures.
- Manage cash register transactions and handle telephone calls that do not require a pharmacist.
- Complete required training and stay updated on pharmacy news and developments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- A flexible schedule that includes availability for evening and weekend shifts.
Location & details#
- Location: Hendersonville, Tennessee.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship with rolling start dates.
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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