About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will support pharmacy operations while gaining experience in clinical and retail services. This role involves working directly with patients, managing medication workflows, and assisting the pharmacy management team with inventory and performance goals. You will work on-site in a full-time capacity.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding medication usage, side effects, and interactions.
- Perform clinical tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
- Administer immunizations and flu shots.
- Process insurance claims and resolve customer issues.
- Support the pharmacy manager with inventory management and financial analysis.
- Develop relationships with local medical providers.
- Assist with staff training, coaching, and hiring processes.
- Maintain knowledge of pharmacy systems like Intercom Plus and StoreNET.
- Ensure all pharmacy operations follow regulatory standards and company policies.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution before your start date.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Current certification as an immunizer or the willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Mount Olive, North Carolina.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time, rolling term.
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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