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Walgreens

2mo ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a Pharmacy program, fluent in English, willing to work flexible hours, and have retail experience. Good math skills preferred; previous Walgreens experience is a plus.
  • You will assist customers, support pharmacists, manage inventory, ensure pharmacy compliance, maintain cleanliness, handle cash, and complete training while fostering positive relationships.

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 me.
  • 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 Summer Pharmacy Intern?

The primary responsibilities include assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team members, using pharmacy systems to process prescriptions, engaging with customers, providing patient care and services, and adhering to company policies and procedures.

Is previous experience required for this internship?

Previous experience is preferred but not required. The job listing indicates that six months of experience in a retail environment is preferable.

What qualifications must I have to apply for this position?

You must be enrolled in a pharmacy school program and be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. A willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, is also required.

What is the salary range for the Summer 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, education, and experience.

Will I receive training as part of the internship?

Yes, you are required to complete necessary training and maintain knowledge in healthcare and pharmacy practices throughout the internship.

What should I do if I encounter a prescription error?

You should immediately report any prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty and adhere to the company’s policies regarding pharmacy errors.

Are there any specific skills that would be beneficial for this role?

Yes, good math skills are preferred as they will help in accurately filling prescriptions, including tasks such as counting, measuring, and weighing medications.

How can I apply for this internship position?

You can apply for the position through the Walgreens careers website. The role will remain open until filled.

Do you offer benefits for this internship position?

Yes, Walgreens offers benefits for this position. You can review the benefits information available at jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.

Is there an opportunity for advancement after completing the internship?

While the job listing does not explicitly mention advancement opportunities, the internship is designed to prepare you for a future career as a pharmacist, and experience gained may lead to further opportunities within Walgreens.

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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.