Pharmacy Intern Year

$34,320 - $52,000/Yr

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Wauwatosa, WI

Part-time - Intern

Wauwatosa, WI

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

The Pharmacy Intern position at Walgreens is designed for individuals enrolled in a pharmacy program who are eager to gain practical experience in a retail pharmacy environment. The role focuses on assisting pharmacists and pharmacy team members to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while delivering exceptional customer service. Interns will learn pharmacy operations, engage with customers, and develop skills necessary for a future career as a pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services.
• Resolve customer issues and answer questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Model and share customer service best practices with team members.
• Develop strong relationships with customers.
• Assist in the practice of pharmacy under the supervision of the pharmacist.
• Perform duties related to entering, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions as assigned by the pharmacist.
• Assist pharmacists in delivering patient care and services within the state scope of practice for pharmacy interns.
• Report prescription errors to the pharmacist and adhere to company policies regarding pharmacy errors.
• Register all related sales on the cash register and handle cash as required.
• Handle telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist's personal attention.
• Assist with inventory management activities in the Pharmacy Department.
• Ensure the Pharmacy Department is stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Complete required training and maintain knowledge in healthcare and pharmacy.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prefer prior work experience with Walgreens.
• Prefer good math skills for accurately filling prescriptions.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $16.50 to $25.00 per hour based on various factors.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.