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 support the pharmacy team by processing prescriptions, managing inventory, and ensuring the pharmacy department remains clean and organized. This role focuses on learning pharmacy operations while providing direct support to patients.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy, including entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues to provide a positive experience.
- Help deliver patient care services, such as medication therapy management and blood pressure screenings, within the scope of your intern license.
- Handle pharmacy inventory, including ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Operate the cash register for pharmacy-related sales.
- Manage telephone inquiries that do not require the direct attention of a pharmacist.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Maintain the pharmacy department's cleanliness and stock levels.
- Complete all required training programs.
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, which includes evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Pensacola, Florida.
- The role 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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