Summer Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens

Feb 17

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Customer Relations
Healthcare
Dayton

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 objectives of the Summer Pharmacy Intern position?

The main objectives include learning to provide the best patient experience, assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team, processing prescriptions, and understanding pharmacy policies and procedures.

What kind of training will I receive as a Summer Pharmacy Intern?

You will complete required training and maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy, including the latest news and developments.

Do I need previous pharmacy experience to apply for this internship?

No previous pharmacy experience is required, but six months of experience in a retail environment is preferred.

What are the basic qualifications needed for this position?

You must be enrolled in a school of Pharmacy program, be fluent in English, and have a willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Is there a minimum rate of pay for this internship?

Yes, the current salary range for this position is $16.50 per hour to $25.00 per hour, based on factors such as geography, skills, abilities, education, and experience.

What responsibilities will I have regarding customer service?

You will engage customers, resolve issues, model customer service best practices, and develop strong relationships with customers to ensure a positive experience.

Will I receive guidance while performing my pharmacy duties?

Yes, you will work under the supervision of a pharmacist and assist in pharmacy practice in accordance with state and federal regulations.

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

Yes, we will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

What should I do if I want to know more about the benefits offered?

You can review the benefits by clicking on the provided link or copying and pasting the URL (jobs.walgreens.com/benefits) into your browser.

What is the work schedule like for this internship?

The schedule will be flexible, and you may be asked to work evenings and weekends according to business needs.

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.