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, delivering quality patient care, and understanding the standards required for professional practice.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team in providing a positive patient experience by greeting customers, answering questions, and resolving issues.
- Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and manage patient information.
- Support the pharmacist with filling and dispensing medications while following state and federal regulations.
- Participate in patient care services, such as medication therapy management and health screenings, within your scope of practice.
- Manage inventory tasks, including ordering, unpacking, and organizing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Handle cash register transactions and maintain a clean, orderly pharmacy workspace.
- Report prescription errors immediately and follow all company quality improvement programs.
- Complete assigned training and special projects to build your pharmacy knowledge.
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, including evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- This role is based in West Des Moines, Iowa.
- The position is full-time and on-site.
- 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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