About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. This position focuses on learning pharmacy operations, patient care, and customer service while adhering to state and federal regulations. You will assist the pharmacy team in daily tasks and complete training to support your development as a future pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist with entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Use pharmacy systems to retrieve patient and drug information.
- Engage with customers to answer questions, resolve issues, and offer assistance.
- Deliver patient care services within your state scope of practice, such as medication therapy management.
- Manage pharmacy inventory by ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Handle non-clinical telephone calls, including those to physicians.
- Process sales on the cash register.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy department.
- Report prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Complete all required training and stay current on pharmacy developments.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- Location: Zephyrhills, Florida.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: 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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