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Walgreens

23d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Customer Relations
    Healthcare
  • Nashville

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a pharmacy program, fluent in English, flexible with hours, and preferably have retail experience. Good math skills are a plus. Prior Walgreens experience is also preferred.
  • You will assist customers, support pharmacists, manage inventory, handle transactions, report errors, maintain pharmacy standards, and complete training while ensuring positive patient care experiences.

Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in a school of Pharmacy program.
  • Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico).
  • Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
  • Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
  • Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens.
  • Prefer good math skills so you can fill prescriptions accurately, including counting, measuring and weighing.
  • We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Responsibilities

  • Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
  • Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
  • Develops strong relationships with customers.
  • Learn from store and pharmacy team members, field leadership, team members and customers/patients.
  • Under the supervision by the pharmacist, assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy. Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
  • Performs duties as assigned and supervised by the pharmacist in accordance with Walgreens standard operating procedures for entering, third party processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
  • Assists pharmacists and other healthcare providers in delivering patient care and services that are within the state scope of practice for pharmacy interns including patient counseling and other health services (i.e. blood pressure, medication therapy management).
  • Immediately reports prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
  • Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing.
  • Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required. Takes customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
  • Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
  • Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals. Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages (merchandise received, but not billed), shortages (merchandise billed, but not received), order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.
  • Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and appearance.
  • Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
  • Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
  • Complete required training.
  • Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.

FAQs

What is the primary objective of the Pharmacy Intern position?

The primary objective of the Pharmacy Intern position is to learn to provide the best patient experience by assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team members, while adhering to state and federal regulations.

What types of tasks will a Pharmacy Intern be responsible for?

A Pharmacy Intern will assist in providing patient care, process prescriptions, engage with customers, manage inventory, and perform various operational duties under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Are there any specific qualifications needed to apply for the Pharmacy Intern position?

Yes, candidates must be enrolled in a school of Pharmacy program, be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English, and be willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Is prior work experience necessary for this internship?

While not required, six months of experience in a retail environment is preferred, as well as any prior work experience with Walgreens.

What is the salary range for the Pharmacy Intern position?

The current salary range for this position is $16.50 per hour to $25.00 per hour, depending on various factors such as geography, skills, and experience.

Will Pharmacy Interns have the opportunity to learn about pharmacy policies and procedures?

Yes, Pharmacy Interns will learn and champion pharmacy policies, procedures, and customer service best practices that are essential for their future roles as pharmacists.

Are there training requirements for this position?

Yes, Pharmacy Interns must complete required training and stay updated on the latest news and developments in healthcare and pharmacy.

How does Walgreens ensure a positive customer experience through this role?

Interns are expected to engage with customers, resolve issues, share customer service best practices, and develop strong relationships to deliver a distinctive customer experience.

How do Pharmacy Interns contribute to inventory management?

Pharmacy Interns assist in ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing shipments of pharmaceuticals, as well as maintaining knowledge of company asset protection techniques.

Will Pharmacy Interns have the chance to provide patient counseling?

Yes, supervised Pharmacy Interns are involved in delivering patient care and may participate in patient counseling and other health services within their scope of practice.

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Walgreens

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Walgreens is a leading pharmacy and retail company in the United States, providing a wide range of health and wellness products, prescription medications, and services. Their ultimate aim is to champion the health and well-being of communities by offering convenient and accessible healthcare solutions. Walgreens focuses on improving health outcomes and ensuring that customers have access to essential health services and products.