Summer Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens; Galloway (OH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 42,705; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training and development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Walgreens in Galloway, Ohio is looking for a Pharmacy Intern to assist the pharmacy team in providing a superior patient experience while adhering to regulations. The role includes customer engagement, assisting with prescription management, and training in pharmacy practices.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in a pharmacy program and has strong customer service and communication skills. The position offers flexible working hours and a salary range of $18.00 - $31.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a school of Pharmacy program.
• Fluent in English communication skills.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in providing patient care and medication management.
• Engage customers and ensure a positive experience.
• Comply with company policies regarding pharmacy operations.

Skills

Customer service

Pharmacy knowledge

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Enrollment in a Pharmacy program

Job description

Job Overview

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.

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 such as greeting, eye contact, courtesy, and Walgreens service traits such as offering help proactively, identifying needs, and serving until satisfied.
• Develops strong relationships with customers.

Operations

• Learn from store and pharmacy team members, field leadership, team members and customers/patients.
• Under the supervision of the pharmacist, 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.
• Perform duties as assigned and supervised by the pharmacist in accordance with Walgreens standard operating procedures for entering, third‑party processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
• Assist 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 such as blood pressure and medication therapy management.
• Immediately report prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adhere to company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
• Strictly adhere to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing.
• Be responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on the assigned cash register, collecting and handling cash as required, and escorting customers to the OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
• Handle telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist’s personal attention, including those to physicians.
• Assist and support the Pharmacy Department with inventory management activities such as ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing shipments of pharmaceuticals. Maintain knowledge of company asset protection techniques and file claims for warehouse overages, shortages, order errors, or damaged goods involving prescription drugs.
• Assist with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies and kept clean, neat, and orderly.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures; maintain respectful relationships with coworkers.
• Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.

Training and Personal Development

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

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 evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prefer prior work experience with Walgreens.
• Prefer good math skills for accurate prescription filling, including counting, measuring, and weighing.

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

This information is provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. Current salary range for this position is $18.00 per hour - $31.00 per hour.

To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.