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Walgreens

29d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Customer Relations
    Healthcare
  • La Puente

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  • You must be enrolled in a Pharmacy program, fluent in English, flexible with hours, and preferably have retail experience and good math skills. We consider applicants with arrest/conviction records.
  • You will engage with customers, assist pharmacists in pharmacy practices, manage inventory, handle sales, and maintain a clean environment while ensuring a positive patient 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 is the purpose of the Pharmacy Intern position?

The purpose of the Pharmacy Intern position is to assist the pharmacist and pharmacy team members in providing excellent patient experiences while learning about pharmacy operations, customer service best practices, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

What responsibilities will I have as a Pharmacy Intern?

As a Pharmacy Intern, you will engage with customers, process prescriptions under supervision, assist in patient care, manage inventory, and maintain compliance with pharmacy policies and procedures.

Are there specific qualifications required for this position?

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

Is prior experience in a retail environment necessary?

While not required, having six months of experience in a retail environment is preferred.

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, depending on various factors such as geography, skills, education, and experience.

Will I receive training as part of this internship?

Yes, you will complete required training and maintain knowledge in healthcare and pharmacy developments.

Do I need to handle cash transactions in this role?

Yes, you will be responsible for registering related sales on the cash register and handling cash as required.

Is there a policy regarding working with individuals with arrest and conviction records?

Yes, we will consider the employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.

What is expected in terms of customer service in this role?

You are expected to engage customers, resolve issues, develop relationships, and model customer service best practices to deliver a positive customer experience.

Will I be working independently or under supervision?

You will be working under the supervision of a pharmacist and other pharmacy team members throughout your internship.

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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.