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Walgreens

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Customer Relations
    Healthcare
  • Beaverton

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a Pharmacy program, fluent in English, flexible with hours, and preferably have retail experience. Good math skills are essential for accurate prescription filling.
  • You will assist customers, support pharmacists, handle prescriptions and inventory, maintain a clean pharmacy, and learn about healthcare while delivering excellent service.

Requirements

  • 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 flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
  • Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
  • Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens.
  • Prefer good math skills so you can fill prescriptions accurately, including counting, measuring and weighing.
  • We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Responsibilities

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

FAQs

What are the main objectives of the Summer Pharmacy Intern position?

The main objectives include providing the best patient experience by assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team, learning to use pharmacy systems for obtaining patient and drug information, modeling customer service best practices, and championing pharmacy policies and procedures.

What are some responsibilities related to customer experience for this position?

Responsibilities include engaging customers by greeting them, resolving issues, modeling customer service best practices, and developing strong relationships with customers.

What tasks are associated with the operations side of the job?

Tasks include assisting the pharmacist in pharmacy practice, entering and processing prescriptions, reporting errors, handling telephone calls, supporting inventory management, and maintaining the Pharmacy Department's cleanliness and organization.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must be enrolled in a school of Pharmacy program, be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico), and be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Are there any preferred qualifications for applicants?

Yes, preferred qualifications include six months of experience in a retail environment, prior work experience with Walgreens, and good math skills for accurately filling prescriptions.

What is the salary range for the Summer Pharmacy Intern position?

The salary range for this position is between $16.50 per hour and $25.00 per hour, depending on geography, skills, abilities, education, and experience.

Does Walgreens consider applicants with a criminal record?

Yes, Walgreens will consider the employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Is additional training required for this position?

Yes, interns must complete required training and maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy, including keeping up with the latest developments.

What should I do if I have more questions about benefits?

You can review benefits by visiting the Walgreens benefits page at jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you cannot click on the link, please copy and paste the URL into your browser.

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Walgreens

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Walgreens is a leading pharmacy and retail company in the United States, providing a wide range of health and wellness products, prescription medications, and services. Their ultimate aim is to champion the health and well-being of communities by offering convenient and accessible healthcare solutions. Walgreens focuses on improving health outcomes and ensuring that customers have access to essential health services and products.