About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to gain experience in a retail pharmacy setting. You will assist the pharmacy team with daily operations, patient care, and prescription processing while learning company policies and customer service standards.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and pharmacy team in providing patient care and services.
- Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient information and process prescriptions.
- Enter, fill, and dispense prescriptions under supervision.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues.
- Perform patient counseling and health services, such as medication therapy management or blood pressure checks, within your state scope of practice.
- Handle cash register sales and manage telephone calls.
- Support inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, and checking shipments.
- Maintain pharmacy cleanliness and organization.
- Report prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Complete required training and stay updated on pharmacy 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, which includes evening and weekend hours.
Location & details#
- Location: Annapolis, Maryland.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid role.
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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