About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to gain practical experience in a retail pharmacy setting. You will assist the pharmacy team with daily operations, patient care, and customer service while developing the skills necessary for a future career in pharmacy.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and pharmacy team in providing patient care and services within your state scope of practice.
- Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions, obtain patient information, and manage drug data.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues to ensure a positive experience.
- Perform pharmacy tasks such as entering, filling, and dispensing prescriptions according to standard operating procedures.
- Support inventory management by ordering, unpacking, and organizing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Maintain the pharmacy department by keeping it clean, stocked, and orderly.
- Register sales at the cash register and handle non-clinical telephone inquiries.
- Adhere to the Pharmacy Code of Conduct, Good Faith Dispensing policies, and asset protection techniques.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Complete all required training and stay current on healthcare and pharmacy 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#
- Location: Columbus, Ohio.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Compensation: $19.50 to $31.00 per hour, depending on experience and education.
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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