About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will assist the pharmacy team in delivering patient care and managing daily operations. You will work directly under the supervision of a pharmacist to gain experience in a retail pharmacy setting. This role involves learning pharmacy systems, processing prescriptions, and providing customer service in accordance with state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Assist with prescription processing, including entry, third-party billing, filling, and dispensing.
- Deliver patient care services within your state scope of practice, such as patient counseling, blood pressure checks, and medication therapy management.
- Engage with customers by answering questions, resolving issues, and offering assistance.
- Handle cash register transactions and manage telephone inquiries that do not require pharmacist intervention.
- Support inventory management by ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Maintain pharmacy organization and cleanliness.
- Report prescription errors immediately and adhere to the Quality Improvement Program and Good Faith Dispensing policy.
- Complete required training and special assignments.
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: Cicero, New York.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position with an hourly range of $19.50 to $31.00.
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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