About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work in a retail pharmacy setting to support clinical services and daily operations. This role focuses on patient care, medication management, and team collaboration. You will help maintain an efficient pharmacy workflow while ensuring compliance with company policies and state and federal regulations.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers, including medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare.
- Perform compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Deliver clinical and wellness services such as immunizations and flu shots.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with inventory management, financial optimization, and staff training.
- Resolve customer issues and maintain positive relationships with patients and local medical providers.
- Use pharmacy systems like Intercom Plus and StoreNET to process claims and manage records.
- Conduct virtual product reviews and support pharmacy operations during opening and closing procedures.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution prior to the start date.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the respective 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 position is located in Portland, Oregon.
- 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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