Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens•Union, NJ

About The Position

Learn to provide the best patient experience by assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team in accordance with state and federal regulations. Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. Model and deliver a distinctive customer experience while learning and championing pharmacy policies, procedures, and customer service best practices needed for a future pharmacist.

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

Engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services; resolve customer issues and answer questions.
Model and share customer service best practices, develop strong customer relationships, and provide assistance until customers are satisfied.
Learn from store and pharmacy team members, field leadership, and customers and patients.
Under pharmacist supervision, assist in the practice of pharmacy in accordance with state, federal, and company policy.
Review and comply with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct and Walgreens standard operating procedures for entering, third-party processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
Assist pharmacists and other healthcare providers with patient care and services within the state scope of practice for pharmacy interns, including patient counseling and 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 concerning pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
Follow the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing.
Register related sales on the assigned cash register and collect and handle cash as required.
Help customers locate over-the-counter products, including taking them to the appropriate aisle when possible.
Handle telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist’s personal attention, including calls to physicians.
Support pharmacy inventory activities, including ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
Maintain knowledge of company asset-protection techniques and file claims for warehouse overages, shortages, order errors, or damaged prescription drugs.
Help maintain the Pharmacy Department’s supplies, cleanliness, neatness, and orderly appearance.
Comply with company policies and procedures and maintain respectful relationships with coworkers.
Complete required training, maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy, and keep up with the latest news and developments.
Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.