About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to gain experience in a retail pharmacy setting. This position focuses on learning pharmacy operations, patient care, and customer service while adhering to state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team with daily operations, including entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Use pharmacy systems to manage patient information and drug data.
- Provide customer service by greeting patients, answering questions, and resolving issues.
- Help healthcare providers deliver patient care and services within the scope of your internship.
- Manage pharmacy inventory, including ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Register sales at the cash register and handle non-clinical telephone inquiries.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly pharmacy department.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Complete all required training and stay informed on pharmacy developments.
- Follow company policies, including those regarding Good Faith Dispensing and asset protection.
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, which includes evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- Location: Wallingford, Connecticut.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
- Term: Rolling.
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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