About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. You will work under the direct supervision of pharmacists to learn clinical and operational tasks. This role focuses on developing your skills in patient care, prescription processing, and pharmacy management while you complete your education.
What you'll do#
- Greet patients, answer questions, and resolve issues to provide helpful service.
- Use pharmacy systems to manage patient records and process prescriptions.
- Assist the pharmacy team with daily operations, including inventory management and maintaining a clean department.
- Support patient care services such as blood pressure monitoring, medication therapy management, and patient counseling under pharmacist supervision.
- Handle pharmacy telephone calls and register sales at the cash counter.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Complete required training and stay current on healthcare and 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: Mentor, Ohio.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
- Term: Rolling.
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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