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. This role involves supporting the pharmacy team with daily operations, patient care services, and inventory management while adhering to state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team with entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Use pharmacy systems to manage patient information and drug records.
- Support patient care services, including medication therapy management, blood pressure checks, and patient counseling.
- Greet customers, answer questions, and resolve issues to provide assistance.
- Handle sales transactions at the cash register and manage cash.
- Manage inventory by ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy department.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Complete all required training and handle phone calls that do not require a pharmacist.
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: Oakdale, New York.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Compensation: $19.50 to $31.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills.
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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