About the role#
This is a Pharmacy Graduate Intern position designed for individuals with a pharmacy degree from an accredited university outside of the United States. You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to fulfill State Board of Pharmacy requirements while gaining hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. This role supports the efficient operation of the pharmacy and focuses on delivering quality patient care.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers, including medication usage, side effects, and preventive healthcare.
- Perform compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and accurate dispensing of prescribed medications.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with inventory management, financial performance analysis, and workflow optimization.
- Deliver clinical and wellness services, such as immunizations and flu shots.
- Resolve customer issues and model service best practices for the team.
- Manage pharmacy operations, including opening and closing duties, shift changes, and insurance claim processing.
- Maintain and utilize pharmacy systems such as Intercom Plus, registers, and StoreNET.
- Partner with Central Pharmacy Operations and local medical providers to coordinate patient care.
- Assist with staff hiring, training, and performance coaching.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited university outside of the United States.
- A Foreign Pharmacist Graduate Equivalency Certificate (FPGEC).
- An intern permit or certificate issued by the respective Board of Pharmacy, if required by your state.
- A willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure from the Board of Pharmacy in the district states within 45 days of completing your intern hours.
- Certification as an immunizer, or a willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Scotts Valley, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Walgreens
Walgreens operates a network of approximately 8,500 retail pharmacies across the United States and Puerto Rico. Founded in 1901, the company maintains its headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois. It employs over 100,000 people and provides pharmacy, health, and beauty services to nearly 9 million customers daily. The business integrates physical stores with digital platforms to deliver healthcare services.
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