About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will learn to provide patient care by assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team. You will use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and gain experience with company policies and customer service standards. This is a part-time role that offers the opportunity to develop professional skills under the supervision of experienced pharmacists and field leadership.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team with daily operations, including entering, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and helping them locate products.
- Support patient care services such as blood pressure monitoring and medication therapy management within your state scope of practice.
- Manage pharmacy inventory by ordering, unpacking, and checking shipments.
- Handle cash register transactions and manage phone calls that do not require a pharmacist.
- Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy department while adhering to safety and asset-protection protocols.
- Report prescription errors immediately and follow all quality improvement and good faith dispensing policies.
- Complete required training and stay current on healthcare and 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, including evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Heath, Ohio.
- The role is on-site and part-time.
- This is a paid position.
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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