About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will support the daily operations of our pharmacy while gaining clinical experience. You will work directly with customers and healthcare providers to ensure patients receive proper care and medication. This role is based in Saint Joseph, Michigan, and involves both retail and clinical responsibilities.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding medication usage and preventive healthcare.
- Perform clinical services including immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness screenings.
- Handle pharmacist tasks such as compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
- Help the pharmacy manager optimize store financials, inventory, and workflow efficiency.
- Assist with staff training, hiring, and team motivation.
- Process insurance claims and resolve payment issues.
- Communicate with medical providers to clarify prescriptions, dosages, and patient allergies.
- Maintain knowledge of pharmacy information technology and systems.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy 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.
- Certification as an immunizer, or a willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Saint Joseph, Michigan.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $33.50 to $45.30 per hour.
- 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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