About the role#
As a Pharmacy Graduate Intern, you will engage in post-graduate pharmacy activities under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This role is designed to fulfill State Board of Pharmacy requirements while you gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. You will work on-site in Jacksonville, Florida.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding medication usage, side effects, and preventive healthcare.
- Perform compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Support efficient pharmacy workflow and assist the pharmacy manager with inventory management and financial optimization.
- Engage with patients to resolve issues and provide clinical services, including immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness.
- Process insurance claims and assist with audits.
- Maintain knowledge of pharmacy systems such as Intercom Plus, registers, automation, and StoreNET.
- Partner with Central Pharmacy Operations and assist with staff hiring and training.
- Stay current on pharmacy and healthcare practices through ongoing professional development.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited university outside the United States.
- Foreign Pharmacist Graduate Equivalency Certificate (FPGEC).
- An intern permit or certificate issued by the 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 intern hours.
- Current certification as an immunizer, or a willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Jacksonville, Florida.
- 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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