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Walgreens

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Healthcare
  • Chico

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a Pharmacy program, fluent in English, willing to work flexible hours, preferably with retail experience and good math skills. Prior Walgreens experience is a plus.
  • You will assist customers, support pharmacists, manage inventory, address prescription errors, handle cash transactions, maintain a clean pharmacy, and participate in training and service delivery.

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 main objectives of the Pharmacy Intern position?

The main objectives are to learn to provide the best patient experience by assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team members while complying with state and federal regulations, to obtain patient and drug information using pharmacy systems, and to champion pharmacy policies and procedures as a future pharmacist.

What are the responsibilities of a Pharmacy Intern related to customer experience?

A Pharmacy Intern is responsible for engaging customers, resolving issues, modeling customer service best practices, and developing strong relationships with customers in order to deliver a positive experience.

What are some operational tasks a Pharmacy Intern will perform?

Operational tasks include assisting pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy, entering and dispensing prescriptions, reporting prescription errors, managing inventory, handling sales transactions, and maintaining a clean and orderly pharmacy environment.

What requirements must a candidate meet to qualify for the Pharmacy Intern position?

Candidates must be enrolled in a school of Pharmacy program, be fluent in English, and be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Is prior experience preferred for this position, and if so, what kind?

Yes, prior experience is preferred, especially six months of experience in a retail environment or previous work at Walgreens. Good math skills are also preferred for accurately filling prescriptions.

Are there opportunities for training and personal development in this role?

Yes, the position includes completing required training and maintaining knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy, including staying updated on the latest news and developments.

What is the salary range for the Pharmacy Intern position?

The salary range for this position is $16.50 per hour to $25.00 per hour, with the actual hourly salary determined by various factors such as geography, skills, experience, and education.

Will Walgreens consider applicants with arrest and conviction records?

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

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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.