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Walgreens

18d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a Pharmacy program, fluent in English, flexible with hours, prefer retail experience, good math skills, and we consider applicants with arrest/conviction records.
  • You will engage customers, assist pharmacists, process prescriptions, manage inventory, resolve issues, and maintain a clean pharmacy environment while adhering to policies and providing patient care.

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 main goal of a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens?

The main goal of a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens is to learn to provide the best patient experience by assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team members in accordance with state and federal regulations.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Pharmacy Intern?

A Pharmacy Intern is responsible for engaging customers, assisting with prescriptions, learning pharmacy operations, maintaining inventory, and supporting the Pharmacy Department while adhering to company policies and state regulations.

Is prior experience required for this position?

While prior experience is preferred, it is not strictly required. However, having at least six months of experience in a retail environment or prior work experience with Walgreens is preferred.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this internship?

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

What is the hourly wage for this Pharmacy Intern position?

The hourly wage for the Pharmacy Intern position ranges from $16.50 to $25.00 per hour, depending on various factors such as geography, skills, education, and experience.

Are there any training requirements for the Pharmacy Intern role?

Yes, Pharmacy Interns must complete required training and maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy, including the latest news and developments.

Will the internship involve direct patient interaction?

Yes, Pharmacy Interns are expected to assist pharmacists in delivering patient care and services, which may include patient counseling and other health services within the state scope of practice.

Does Walgreens consider applicants with arrest and conviction records?

Yes, Walgreens will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as per the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Are instructions on how to apply for benefits provided?

Yes, applicants can review benefits by visiting the specified link on the Walgreens careers website. If you cannot click the link, you can copy and paste the URL into your browser.

Is there an expectation for interns to maintain a positive customer experience?

Yes, Pharmacy Interns are expected to engage customers positively, resolve issues, and model customer service best practices to ensure a delightful customer experience.

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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.