About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to gain practical experience in a retail pharmacy setting. This role focuses on learning pharmacy operations, supporting patient care, and delivering consistent customer service in accordance with state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team with daily operations, including entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues to ensure a positive experience.
- Support pharmacists in delivering patient care services, such as medication therapy management and health screenings, within your state scope of practice.
- Handle pharmacy inventory tasks, including ordering, unpacking, and organizing shipments.
- Register sales on the cash register and manage cash transactions.
- Maintain the pharmacy department to ensure it is clean, orderly, and well-stocked.
- Report prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty immediately and follow all safety and quality improvement policies.
- Manage telephone inquiries that do not require the personal attention of a pharmacist.
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, which includes evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- Location: Spokane, Washington.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Compensation: This position is paid.
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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