About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to gain experience in a retail pharmacy setting. You will assist the pharmacy team with daily operations, patient care, and prescription processing while adhering to company policies and state regulations.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and pharmacy staff with daily tasks.
- Process prescriptions and use pharmacy systems to manage patient and drug information.
- Engage with patients and customers to provide assistance and resolve issues.
- Support inventory management by ordering, unpacking, and organizing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Register sales on the cash register and handle telephone inquiries.
- Report prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Maintain a clean and orderly pharmacy department.
- Complete all required training and special assignments.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- A willingness to work a flexible schedule, which includes evening and weekend hours.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Brentwood, California.
- The position is on-site and full-time.
- 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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