Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens•Dickson, TN

10d

About The Position

Learn to provide the best patient experience by assisting pharmacists and pharmacy team members in accordance with state and federal regulations. Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions while modeling and delivering a distinctive customer experience. Learn and champion pharmacy policies, procedures, and customer service practices needed to perform as a future pharmacist. Work under pharmacist supervision to assist in pharmacy practice and patient care within the state scope of practice for pharmacy interns. Duties include prescription processing and dispensing, customer service, inventory management, and maintaining the Pharmacy Department. Complete required training and maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy, including current news and developments. The position requires enrollment in a school of Pharmacy program, fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico), and willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends. The current hourly range is $19.50–$31.00; the offered rate depends on factors including geography, skills, abilities, education, and experience. The role remains open until filled. Benefits information is available at jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a school of Pharmacy program.
Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English, except in Puerto Rico.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

Greet customers and patients, offer assistance with products and services, resolve issues, and answer questions to support a positive customer experience.
Model and share customer service best practices, including courteous interpersonal habits and proactive assistance, and develop strong customer relationships.
Learn from store and pharmacy team members, field leadership, and customers and patients.
Assist in pharmacy practice under pharmacist supervision and in accordance with state, federal, and company policies.
Review and comply with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
Perform assigned duties under pharmacist supervision according to Walgreens procedures for prescription entry, third-party processing, filling, and dispensing.
Assist pharmacists and other healthcare providers with patient care and services within the state scope of practice for pharmacy interns, including patient counseling and health services such as blood pressure checks and medication therapy management.
Immediately report prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty and follow company policies and procedures related to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
Adhere to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing.
Register related sales on the assigned cash register and collect and handle cash as required.
Assist customers in locating products, including accompanying them to the OTC aisle when possible.
Handle telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention, including calls to physicians.
Support Pharmacy Department inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
Maintain knowledge of company asset protection techniques and file claims for warehouse overages, shortages, order errors, and damaged Rx goods.
Help maintain the Pharmacy Department by ensuring adequate supplies and keeping it clean, neat, and orderly.
Comply with company policies and procedures and maintain respectful relationships with coworkers.
Complete required training and special assignments or other tasks as assigned.
Maintain healthcare and pharmacy knowledge and skills, including awareness of current news and developments.