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Walgreens

24d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Healthcare
  • College Station

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  • You must be enrolled in a Pharmacy program, fluent in English, flexible with your schedule, and preferably have retail experience and good math skills. Previous Walgreens experience is a plus.
  • You will assist with customer service, support pharmacists, manage inventory, ensure compliance, and maintain pharmacy operations while building relationships with customers and completing training.

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 are the job responsibilities of a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens?

The Pharmacy Intern is responsible for assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team members with providing excellent patient care, processing prescriptions, engaging with customers, and maintaining pharmacy operations. Specific duties include customer service, inventory management, and adhering to pharmacy policies and procedures.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

To apply for the Pharmacy Intern position, you must be enrolled in a school of Pharmacy program, be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English, and have a willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Is previous retail experience required for this role?

While previous retail experience is preferred, it is not required. Candidates with at least six months of experience in a retail environment will be favored, but all applicants are encouraged to apply.

What is the hourly pay range for the Pharmacy Intern position?

The current salary range for the Pharmacy Intern position is $16.50 per hour to $25.00 per hour. The exact hourly rate offered will depend on various factors, including geography, skills, abilities, education, and experience.

Will I receive training as a Pharmacy Intern?

Yes, you will be required to complete training and maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy, including staying updated on the latest news and developments in the field.

Are there opportunities to advance within Walgreens after this internship?

While this job description does not specifically mention advancement opportunities, gaining experience as a Pharmacy Intern can be beneficial for further career development within Walgreens, especially as you work towards becoming a pharmacist.

Can I apply if I have a criminal record?

Yes, Walgreens will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

What should I do if I have questions during the hiring process?

If you have questions during the hiring process, you can reach out to Walgreens' HR or recruitment team for assistance, or refer to their official website for additional contact information.

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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.