About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to learn the day-to-day operations of a retail pharmacy. This role focuses on developing your clinical skills while ensuring patients receive helpful and accurate service in accordance with state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team with daily tasks, including entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Use pharmacy systems to retrieve patient and drug information.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues to ensure a positive experience.
- Support patient care services, such as medication therapy management and health screenings, within your scope of practice.
- Manage pharmacy inventory, including ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked pharmacy department.
- Handle pharmacy telephone calls and register sales at the point of sale.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
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#
- This position is based in Fontana, California.
- The role is on-site and offers flexible hours.
- This is a paid internship.
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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