About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will learn to provide care while assisting the pharmacist and the pharmacy team. You will follow state and federal regulations as you gain experience in a retail pharmacy setting. This role focuses on learning pharmacy operations, policy, and patient care best practices to prepare you for your future as a pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and access patient or drug information.
- Greet customers, answer their questions, and help them locate over-the-counter products.
- Assist in the practice of pharmacy by entering, filling, and dispensing prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
- Support healthcare providers in delivering patient care services, such as medication therapy management and patient counseling, within your state scope of practice.
- Manage pharmacy inventory by ordering, unpacking, and storing shipments.
- Handle telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention.
- Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy department.
- Report prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Register sales and manage cash transactions.
- Complete required training and stay informed on pharmacy news and developments.
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: Bronx, New York.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Modality: On-site.
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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