About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will learn to provide patient care while assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team. This role focuses on gaining practical experience in pharmacy operations, customer service, and regulatory compliance to support your development as a future pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and pharmacy team in the practice of pharmacy under direct supervision.
- Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
- Perform tasks related to entering, third party processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues.
- Assist pharmacists in delivering patient care services, including patient counseling.
- Report prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Handle cash and register sales for pharmacy transactions.
- Support inventory management by ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Maintain the pharmacy department to ensure it is clean, orderly, and well-stocked.
- Handle telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention.
- Complete special assignments and tasks as needed.
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: Fresh Meadows, New York.
- Work 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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