About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will support the daily operations of the pharmacy while gaining experience in clinical and retail services. You will work under the guidance of the pharmacy manager to ensure efficient workflow, accurate medication dispensing, and high-quality patient care. This role involves both operational tasks and direct interaction with the local medical community.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers, including medication usage, side effects, and preventive health information.
- Manage the compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with financial performance, inventory management, and asset protection.
- Perform clinical and wellness services such as immunizations and flu shots.
- Process insurance claims and resolve payment issues.
- Maintain proficiency in pharmacy systems including Intercom Plus and StoreNET.
- Support staff hiring, training, and coaching efforts.
- Build and maintain relationships with local physicians, nurses, and healthcare providers.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Current certification as an immunizer or a willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Concord, North Carolina.
- This is an on-site, part-time role.
- The position follows a rolling application 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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