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Walgreens

27d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Customer Relations
    Healthcare
  • Placentia

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a Pharmacy program, fluent in English, flexible with hours, and prefer retail experience. Good math skills and prior Walgreens experience are a plus.
  • You will assist customers, support pharmacists, manage inventory, handle transactions, ensure compliance, and maintain a clean pharmacy environment while gaining hands-on experience in patient care.

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 hourly pay range for the Pharmacy Intern position?

The hourly pay range for this position is $16.50 per hour to $25.00 per hour, depending on various factors including geography, skills, education, and experience.

What qualifications are required to apply for the Pharmacy Intern position?

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

Is previous work experience necessary for this position?

While it is preferred to have six months of experience in a retail environment, it is not strictly required.

Will I receive training as a Pharmacy Intern?

Yes, you will be required to complete necessary training and maintain knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including the latest news and developments.

Are there opportunities for advancement after completing the internship?

The internship aims to prepare you for a future role as a pharmacist, and opportunities for advancement may arise based on your performance and qualifications.

Can I apply if I have an arrest or conviction record?

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

What types of tasks will I be responsible for as a Pharmacy Intern?

You will assist the pharmacist with pharmacy operations, engage with customers, process prescriptions, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with pharmacy policies and procedures.

Do I have to work weekends as a Pharmacy Intern?

Yes, you will be expected to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend hours.

Can I apply if I have no prior experience with Walgreens?

Yes, while prior experience with Walgreens is preferred, it is not a requirement to apply for the Pharmacy Intern position.

What type of customer service is expected in this role?

You are expected to engage customers, resolve issues, and model best practices for delivering a distinctive and delightful customer experience.

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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.