About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027. You will work on-site in Little Rock, Arkansas. As a pharmacy intern, you will learn to provide patient care by assisting the pharmacist and the pharmacy team in accordance with state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient information and process prescriptions.
- Greet customers, answer questions, and resolve issues to provide a good customer experience.
- Assist the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy, including filling and dispensing prescriptions.
- Support patient care services, such as medication therapy management and blood pressure services, within your state scope of practice.
- Manage pharmacy inventory by ordering, unpacking, and checking shipments.
- Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy department.
- Handle phone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention.
- Process sales at the register and handle cash.
- Report prescription errors immediately and follow the Quality Improvement Program.
- Complete required training and stay current on pharmacy developments.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- Six months of retail experience is preferred.
- Prior work experience with Walgreens is preferred.
- Strong math skills for accurate counting, measuring, and weighing of prescriptions.
Location & details#
- Location: Little Rock, AR
- Term: Summer 2027
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Hourly Pay Range: $19.50 to $31.00 per hour
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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