Pharmacy Intern: Patient Care & Dispensing Experience

Walgreens; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is seeking a pharmacy student intern to support the pharmacy team in Boston. You will assist the pharmacist with prescriptions, use pharmacy systems to obtain patient information, and help deliver an excellent customer experience.

You will learn pharmacy policy, engage customers, participate in inventory tasks, and contribute to patient care within your scope of practice. This internship offers exposure to ongoing training and real-world pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a School of Pharmacy program.
• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Learn to assist the pharmacist and pharmacy team in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services.
• Under supervision of the pharmacist, assist in the practice of pharmacy, including entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
• Assist with inventory management: ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals.
• Report prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty and adhere to policies related to pharmacy errors.
• Handle cash register duties and assist customers in locating products.
• Support patient counseling and health services within the state scope of pharmacy practice.

Skills

Pharmacy student

English proficiency

Education

Pharmacy program enrollment

Job description

Walgreens is seeking a pharmacy student intern to support the pharmacy team in Boston. You will assist the pharmacist with prescriptions, use pharmacy systems to obtain patient information, and help deliver an excellent customer experience.

You will learn pharmacy policy, engage customers, participate in inventory tasks, and contribute to patient care within your scope of practice. This internship offers exposure to ongoing training and real-world pharmacy operations.