About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to support daily operations and patient care. This role focuses on learning pharmacy workflows, adhering to state and federal regulations, and gaining hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. You will assist the pharmacy team while building relationships with patients and customers.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy, including entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Use pharmacy systems to manage patient information and drug records.
- Support patient care services within the state scope of practice.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues.
- Handle pharmacy telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention.
- Manage inventory tasks like unpacking shipments, ordering supplies, and maintaining stock.
- Keep the pharmacy department clean, organized, and properly stocked.
- Process sales transactions on the cash register.
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: San Jose, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, rolling term.
- Compensation: Paid position with an hourly range of $19.50 to $31.00.
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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