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. You will assist the pharmacy team with daily operations, patient care, and prescription processing while adhering to state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Process prescriptions and use pharmacy systems to manage patient and drug information.
- Assist pharmacists and healthcare providers in delivering patient care, including medication therapy management and health services.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, resolving issues, and building relationships.
- Handle inventory management tasks such as ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Register sales on the cash register and manage cash transactions.
- Maintain the pharmacy department to ensure it is clean, organized, and properly stocked.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty and follow company quality improvement procedures.
- Handle routine telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention.
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: Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Compensation: $19.50 to $31.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills.
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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