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 team in providing patient care while learning the operational and clinical standards required for a career in pharmacy. This is a paid, on-site position based in Dunn, North Carolina.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team in processing prescriptions, including entering data, third-party processing, filling, and dispensing medications.
- Engage with patients by greeting them, answering questions, resolving issues, and offering assistance with products or services.
- Support pharmacists in delivering patient care, such as medication therapy management and blood pressure screenings, within the scope of your internship.
- Manage pharmacy inventory by ordering, unpacking, and organizing shipments while maintaining asset protection standards.
- Handle pharmacy telephone calls that do not require a pharmacist's direct attention.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked pharmacy department.
- Report prescription errors immediately and follow all company quality improvement and good faith dispensing policies.
- Complete required training and stay current on pharmacy developments.
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, which includes evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- Location: Dunn, North Carolina.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
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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