Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Intern in Glen Allen, Virginia. This role involves assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team to provide the best patient experience while adhering to regulations.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in a pharmacy program and must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $16.50 to $25.00 per hour, along with benefits such as health coverage and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Requires willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing best patient experience.
• Engage customers and resolve issues for a positive experience.
• Assist pharmacists in delivering patient care and services.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Enrollment in a school of Pharmacy program

Job description

Job Objectives

• Learn to provide the best patient experience through assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team members in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
• Learns and champions pharmacy policy, procedures, and customer service best practices needed to perform as a future pharmacist.

Job Responsibilities

Customer Experience

• 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.

Operations

• 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.

Training and Personal Development

• Complete required training.
• Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.

Salary & Benefits

Current salary range: $16.50 per hour – $25.00 per hour.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other standard Walgreens benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal‑opportunity employer, including for disability and veterans.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

This role will remain open until filled.

Basic Qualifications

• 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 a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.