About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will support the pharmacy team while gaining hands-on experience in a retail setting. You will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to assist with patient care, prescription processing, and daily operations. This role is designed to help you build the skills necessary for a future career in pharmacy while ensuring patients receive helpful and accurate service.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and pharmacy staff with daily operations and patient care.
- Use pharmacy systems to enter information, process prescriptions, and handle drug data.
- Greet customers, answer questions, and resolve issues to provide a helpful experience.
- Support inventory management, including ordering, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Handle phone calls that do not require the direct attention of a pharmacist.
- Process sales at the register and help customers locate products in the store.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked pharmacy department.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Complete all required training and stay updated on pharmacy practices.
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: Chicago, Illinois.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time, rolling term.
- Compensation: This is a paid position with an hourly range of $19.50 to $31.00.
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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