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Walgreens

19d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Healthcare
  • Stockton

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  • You must be enrolled in a pharmacy program, fluent in English, available for flexible hours, ideally have retail experience, good math skills, and a clean record is considered.
  • You will assist customers, support pharmacists in dispensing medications, manage inventory, handle transactions, maintain pharmacy cleanliness, and complete training while ensuring compliance with 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 responsibilities of a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens?

A Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens is responsible for assisting pharmacists in providing patient care, processing prescriptions, engaging customers, managing inventory, and completing required training while adhering to state and federal regulations.

Is experience required for this position?

While no specific prior experience is required, it is preferred to have six months of experience in a retail environment and any previous work experience with Walgreens.

Are there flexible scheduling options for this job?

Yes, the position requires a willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

What qualifications must I have to apply for the Pharmacy Intern position?

To apply, you must be enrolled in a school of Pharmacy program, be fluent in English, and be willing to work a flexible schedule.

What is the salary range for the Pharmacy Intern position?

The current salary range for this position is $16.50 per hour to $25.00 per hour, with the actual salary depending on various factors.

Will I receive training during my internship?

Yes, you will be required to complete training and maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy.

Is there a policy regarding applicants with criminal records?

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

What kind of customer experience is expected from a Pharmacy Intern?

A Pharmacy Intern is expected to engage customers positively, model customer service best practices, resolve issues, and develop strong relationships with customers.

Can I handle telephone calls while working as a Pharmacy Intern?

Yes, as a Pharmacy Intern, you can handle telephone calls that do not require the personal attention of the pharmacist, including calls to physicians.

How does the internship help in professional development?

The internship provides opportunities to learn from experienced team members, engage in patient care, and understand pharmacy operations, which are pivotal for future pharmacists.

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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.