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Walgreens

9d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a Pharmacy program, fluent in English, flexible with hours, and preferably have retail experience and good math skills. Arrest records considered.
  • You will assist customers, support pharmacist tasks, manage inventory, maintain pharmacy standards, handle cash, and complete training, all while ensuring positive patient experiences.

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 is the primary objective of the Summer Pharmacy Intern position?

The primary objective is to learn to provide the best patient experience by assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team members in accordance with state and federal regulations.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must be enrolled in a school of Pharmacy program, be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico), and be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Is prior retail experience preferred for this position?

Yes, six months of experience in a retail environment is preferred, as well as prior work experience with Walgreens.

How is the hourly pay structured for the Summer Pharmacy Intern position?

The hourly pay ranges from $16.50 to $25.00, depending on factors such as geography, skills, abilities, education, and experience.

What types of tasks will the Summer Pharmacy Intern be expected to perform?

Interns will engage with customers, assist in pharmacy operations, help with prescription processing, support inventory management, and maintain cleanliness in the pharmacy, among other tasks.

Will there be training and personal development opportunities for interns?

Yes, interns will be required to complete training and are encouraged to maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy through ongoing education and development.

Can someone with a criminal record apply for this position?

Yes, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

What should I do if I encounter a prescription error?

You are required to immediately report any prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty and adhere to company policies regarding pharmacy errors.

Will I be handling cash as part of my responsibilities?

Yes, the intern will be responsible for registering sales on an assigned cash register and collecting and handling cash as required.

How can I learn more about the benefits offered for this position?

You can review the benefits by visiting the URL provided in the job description or copying and pasting it into your browser: jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.

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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.