About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will support the pharmacy team by providing clinical services and ensuring efficient daily operations. This role involves direct patient interaction, medication management, and assisting the pharmacy manager with inventory and financial goals.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services and counsel patients on medication usage, side effects, and interactions.
- Perform clinical and wellness services, including immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness.
- Handle compounding, verification, and dispensing of prescribed medications.
- Manage pharmacy workflow, including the use of systems like Intercom Plus, registers, and automation.
- Process insurance claims and coordinate with medical providers to resolve prescription issues.
- Support staff training, coaching, and team development.
- Engage with the local community through outreach activities to promote pharmacy services.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution before starting.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Status as a Certified Immunizer or the willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Bristol, Tennessee.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- This is a paid internship.
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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