About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to support daily operations and patient care. You will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting while assisting the team with prescription processing, inventory management, and customer service. This role is designed to help you build the skills and knowledge necessary for your future career as a pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacist and pharmacy staff in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient information and process prescriptions.
- Greet customers, answer their questions, and resolve issues to ensure a positive experience.
- Help pharmacists deliver patient care services within the state scope of practice.
- Report any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Handle telephone calls that do not require the personal attention of a pharmacist.
- Process sales transactions on the cash register.
- Support inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly pharmacy department.
- Follow company asset protection techniques and complete assigned tasks.
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#
- This position is based in Spokane Valley, Washington.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- This is a paid internship with a rolling term.
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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