About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will gain hands-on experience by assisting the pharmacy team and learning the daily operations of a retail pharmacy. You will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to support patient care, process prescriptions, and ensure the pharmacy runs efficiently. This role is designed to help you build the skills and knowledge necessary for your future career as a pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Support the pharmacy team with prescription processing, including entering, filling, and dispensing medications according to standard procedures.
- Assist pharmacists and healthcare providers with patient care services, such as medication therapy management, blood pressure services, and patient counseling, within your state scope of practice.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and helping them locate products.
- Manage pharmacy inventory by ordering, unpacking, and checking shipments, and maintaining accurate records for any discrepancies.
- Handle pharmacy telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention.
- Use pharmacy systems to access patient and drug information.
- Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy department.
- Complete all required training and stay informed on pharmacy news and developments.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
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: Canal Winchester, Ohio.
- This is a paid, part-time, on-site internship.
- The position operates on 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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