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Summer Pharmacy Intern

Part-time

Walgreens

Mercer Island, WAPart-time$18–31/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$18–31/hr
Location
Mercer Island, WA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Walgreens is hiring a Summer Pharmacy Intern. The Summer Pharmacy Intern will learn to provide the best patient experience by assisting pharmacists and pharmacy team members, using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information, and processing prescriptions while adhering to state and federal regulations.

Key focus areas include Engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services, Model and share customer service best practices with team members to deliver a distinctive experience, and Develop strong relationships with customers.

Successful candidates bring Enrolled In Pharmacy Program, Fluent In English Reading Writing Speaking, and Willingness To Work Flexible Schedule. Important skills include Fluent English, Reading English, Writing English, Speaking English, and Patient Care. Preferred (not required): Customer Service, Patient Counseling, Inventory Management, and Good Math Skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Fluent EnglishCustomer ServicePatient CounselingInventory ManagementGood Math SkillsReading EnglishWriting EnglishSpeaking EnglishInterpersonal HabitsWalgreens Service TraitsPharmacy SystemsAsset Protection TechniquesHealthcare KnowledgePharmacy KnowledgeMath SkillsPatient ExperienceCustomer ExperienceDevelop RelationshipsPractice of PharmacyEntering PrescriptionsThird Party ProcessingFilling PrescriptionsDispensing PrescriptionsBlood PressureMedication Therapy ManagementReporting Prescription ErrorsQuality Improvement ProgramGood Faith DispensingCash Register OperationCash HandlingFiling ClaimsMaintaining Pharmacy DepartmentCompany Policies and ProceduresRespectful RelationshipsPatient CareInterpersonal CommunicationTelephone HandlingTelephone CommunicationBlood Pressure Monitoring

Qualifications

Enrolled in Pharmacy ProgramFluent English Reading Writing SpeakingWillingness to Work Flexible Schedule Including Evening and Weekend HoursSix Months Retail ExperiencePrior Walgreens ExperienceGood Math Skills

Full job description

1845533BR

Title:

Summer Pharmacy Intern

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/Tasks

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.

Auto req ID:

1845533BR

External 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 flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.

Employment Type:

Part-time

Job Function:

Retail

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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 me

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

This information is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The current salary range for this position is $18.00 per hour - $31.00 per hour. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits . If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits

Company Indicator:

Walgreens

Common Location:

7707 SE 27TH ST,MERCER ISLAND,WA,98040-02844-03733-S

District:

207-SEATTLE WA

Full District Office Address:

28817 MILITARY RD S,FEDERAL WAY,WA,98003

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