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Walgreens

27d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Healthcare
  • Jersey City

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a Pharmacy program, fluent in English, flexible with hours, prefer retail experience, have good math skills, and can be considered with arrest/conviction records.
  • You will assist customers, support pharmacists, handle prescriptions, manage inventory, ensure pharmacy cleanliness, and maintain knowledge of healthcare practices while following company policies.

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 include learning to provide the best patient experience, processing prescriptions using pharmacy systems, delivering a delightful customer experience, and championing pharmacy policies and procedures.

What are the key responsibilities associated with customer experience in this role?

Key responsibilities include engaging customers, resolving issues, modeling customer service best practices, and developing strong relationships with customers.

What operations tasks will the Pharmacy Intern be involved in?

The intern will assist in various pharmacy operations under the supervision of the pharmacist, including entering and processing prescriptions, delivering patient care services, reporting prescription errors, and supporting inventory management activities.

Are there specific training requirements for the Pharmacy Intern?

Yes, the intern is required to complete all necessary training and maintain knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including keeping up with the latest news and developments.

What are the basic qualifications required for this position?

Basic qualifications include enrollment in a pharmacy school program, fluency in English, and a willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Are there preferred qualifications for applicants?

Preferred qualifications include six months of retail experience, prior work experience with Walgreens, and good math skills for accurately filling prescriptions.

What is the hourly salary range for this Pharmacy Intern position?

The current salary range for this position is $16.50 per hour to $25.00 per hour, dependent on various factors like geography, skills, education, and experience.

Is Walgreens an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Walgreens is an equal opportunity employer, including for individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Will prior arrest or conviction records impact employment opportunities?

No, Walgreens will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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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.