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 learn to assist the pharmacy team, support patient care, and navigate pharmacy operations in accordance with state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and pharmacy team in delivering patient care and health services.
- Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and manage patient and drug information.
- Engage with customers to answer questions, resolve issues, and provide assistance.
- Perform pharmacy tasks including entering, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Handle non-pharmacist telephone calls and register sales at the cash register.
- Support inventory management by ordering, unpacking, and organizing pharmaceutical stock.
- Maintain a clean and orderly pharmacy department.
- Report prescription errors immediately and adhere to the Good Faith Dispensing policy.
- Complete all required training and stay informed on pharmacy developments.
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: Staten Island, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-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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