About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will support the pharmacy team by providing clinical services and managing daily operations. This role focuses on patient interaction, medication safety, and supporting the pharmacy manager to ensure efficient store performance.
What you'll do#
- Provide consulting services to customers regarding medication usage, side effects, and drug interactions.
- Perform clinical tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, and medication management.
- Deliver wellness services such as immunizations and flu shots.
- Process insurance claims and resolve rejections to ensure accurate billing.
- Engage with customers to answer questions and resolve issues.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with inventory management, performance data analysis, and staff training.
- Maintain knowledge of pharmacy systems like Intercom Plus and StoreNET.
- Build relationships with the local medical community and healthcare providers.
- Ensure all pharmacy operations follow company policies and regulatory standards.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or pursuit of a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Current status as a Certified Immunizer or willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Statesville, North Carolina.
- The role is on-site and part-time.
- This is a paid internship with a rolling application window.
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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