About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to gain hands-on experience in a retail setting. This role focuses on learning pharmacy operations, assisting with patient care, and supporting the pharmacy team to provide service to customers.
What you'll do#
- Assist pharmacists with entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and helping resolve issues.
- Support the pharmacy team with inventory management tasks, such as unpacking shipments and checking for order errors.
- Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy environment.
- Help deliver patient services like medication therapy management or blood pressure screenings, within the scope of your internship.
- Handle pharmacy telephone calls that do not require a pharmacist's direct attention.
- Operate the cash register and handle sales transactions.
- Complete all required training and stay updated on pharmacy practices.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
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#
- This position is located in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
- The work is on-site.
- This is a paid, full-time position with a rolling application window.
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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