About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will assist the pharmacy team while gaining hands-on experience in a retail setting. You will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to support daily operations, patient care, and prescription processing. This role is designed to help you learn pharmacy policies and service standards while you progress through your pharmacy education.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy, including prescription entry, processing, filling, and dispensing.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and helping them locate products.
- Support patient care services, such as medication therapy management and health screenings, within your state scope of practice.
- Manage pharmacy inventory, including ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals.
- Handle pharmacy telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention.
- Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy department.
- Register sales and handle cash transactions.
- Report prescription errors immediately and follow quality improvement protocols.
- Complete all required training and stay current on healthcare developments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- Location: Lexington, Kentucky
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- This is a 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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