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Walgreens

24d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Healthcare
  • Newark, +2

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a Pharmacy program, fluent in English, flexible with hours, have retail experience, good math skills, and we consider applicants with arrest/conviction records.
  • You will assist customers, support pharmacists, manage inventory, handle transactions, ensure pharmacy cleanliness, and stay updated on healthcare practices while maintaining a positive experience.

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 primary responsibilities of a Pharmacy Intern?

The primary responsibilities include assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team with patient care, processing prescriptions, engaging with customers, and maintaining the pharmacy's operations in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Is prior experience required for this position?

While prior experience is preferred, it is not a strict requirement. The preferred qualifications include six months of experience in a retail environment and prior work experience with Walgreens.

What are the working hours for this internship?

The position requires a willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.

What is the pay 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, abilities, education, and experience.

Do I need to be enrolled in a pharmacy program to apply?

Yes, applicants must be enrolled in a school of Pharmacy program to be eligible for the Pharmacy Intern position.

Are there opportunities for training and personal development?

Yes, the internship includes required training and encourages maintaining knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy, including the latest news and developments.

How does Walgreens ensure a positive customer experience?

Walgreens emphasizes engaging customers with friendly greetings, offering assistance, resolving customer issues, and modeling customer service best practices among team members.

What should I do if I encounter a prescription error?

If you encounter a prescription error, you must immediately report it to the pharmacist on duty and adhere to company policies and procedures related to pharmacy errors.

Will I have the opportunity to assist with patient care services?

Yes, as a Pharmacy Intern, you will assist pharmacists in delivering patient care and services that fall within the state scope of practice for pharmacy interns, which may include patient counseling and health services.

Are there any policies regarding Fair Chance Employment?

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

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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.