About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will learn to provide patient care while assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team. You will gain hands-on experience with pharmacy systems, policy, and procedures to prepare for a future career as a pharmacist. This role involves working under the direct supervision of a pharmacist in accordance with state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance.
- Resolve customer issues and answer questions.
- Model and share customer service best practices with the team.
- Assist in the practice of pharmacy under pharmacist supervision.
- Enter, process, fill, and dispense prescriptions.
- Help pharmacists deliver patient care services, including counseling and medication therapy management.
- Report prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty immediately.
- Adhere to the Good Faith Dispensing policy.
- Register sales on the cash register and handle cash transactions.
- Manage telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention.
- Assist with inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, and checking shipments.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the Pharmacy Department.
- Complete all required training programs.
What you'll need#
- Current 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: White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time with flexible hours.
- Compensation: $19.50 to $31.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills.
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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