About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will learn to provide patient care by assisting the pharmacist and the pharmacy team. You will follow state and federal regulations while gaining experience in pharmacy operations, customer service, and clinical tasks. This position is a paid, on-site role in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy, including entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Engage with patients to offer assistance, resolve issues, and provide services like medication therapy management and patient counseling.
- Use pharmacy systems to manage patient and drug information.
- Handle telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention.
- Manage inventory tasks such as ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Register sales at the cash register and handle cash transactions.
- Maintain the pharmacy department's cleanliness and supply levels.
- Report any prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty immediately.
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, including evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time with a rolling term.
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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