About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to learn the daily operations of a retail pharmacy. You will support the pharmacy team in providing patient care and maintaining pharmacy standards. This role is designed to help you gain practical experience in prescription processing, customer service, and inventory management while you complete your pharmacy education.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist with entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Help deliver patient care and services within the state scope of practice.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues.
- Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information.
- Manage pharmacy inventory, including ordering, unpacking, and storing shipments.
- Register sales on the cash register and handle cash transactions.
- Maintain the pharmacy department to ensure it remains clean, neat, and well-stocked.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Handle pharmacy telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention.
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: Loxahatchee, Florida.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $19.50 to $31.00 per hour, based on experience and other factors.
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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