About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens, you will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. You will support the pharmacy manager in daily operations, patient care, and staff development. This role focuses on transitioning pharmacy services from transactional tasks to interpersonal patient support.
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.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with inventory management, financial optimization, and pharmacy workflow.
- Engage with patients to address health needs and resolve issues.
- Perform clinical and wellness services, including immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness.
- Maintain and use pharmacy systems such as Intercom Plus, registers, and StoreNET.
- Process insurance claims and coordinate with medical providers to clarify prescriptions.
- Build relationships with the local medical community.
- Assist with staff hiring, training, and performance coaching.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution before your start date.
- Willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Must be a certified immunizer or willing to become one within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site position based in Kansas City, Missouri.
- The role is offered on a rolling basis.
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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