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 pharmacy team in daily operations while learning to provide patient care and customer service in accordance with state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Assist pharmacists in entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Help deliver patient care and services within your state scope of practice, including patient counseling and health services like medication therapy management.
- Greet customers, answer questions, and resolve issues to ensure a positive experience.
- Support inventory management by ordering, unpacking, and organizing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Handle pharmacy telephone calls that do not require a pharmacist's direct attention.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy department.
- Use pharmacy systems to manage patient and drug information.
- Process sales at the register and assist customers with over-the-counter products.
- Report prescription errors immediately and follow quality improvement protocols.
- Complete required training and stay updated 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, including evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- Location: Garden Grove, California.
- This is a part-time, on-site role.
- This position is paid.
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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