About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will learn to provide patient care while assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team. You will follow state and federal regulations to support the pharmacy department and develop your skills as a future pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist with the practice of pharmacy, including prescription entry, third-party processing, filling, and dispensing.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues to ensure a positive experience.
- Support patient care services, such as medication therapy management and patient counseling, within the state scope of practice.
- Handle pharmacy system tasks to obtain patient and drug information.
- Manage inventory by ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Process sales on the cash register and handle cash transactions.
- Maintain cleanliness and order within 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#
- 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: Ann Arbor, Michigan.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
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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