About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work on-site to provide clinical and operational support within a retail pharmacy setting. This position offers a chance to gain hands-on experience in medication management, patient consultation, and pharmacy operations while working toward your professional goals.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding medication usage and drug interactions.
- Perform clinical services, including administering immunizations and other preventive healthcare tasks.
- Handle the compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with inventory management, financial performance, and workflow optimization.
- Engage with patients to answer questions, resolve issues, and build relationships to anticipate their needs.
- Process insurance claims and coordinate with medical providers to clarify prescriptions or address health needs.
- Support the pharmacy team through staff training, performance coaching, and daily operations like opening and closing procedures.
- Participate in community outreach to promote pharmacy services.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or a plan to obtain 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 your start date.
- Current certification as an immunizer or the willingness to complete this certification within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Moline, Illinois.
- The position is on-site and full-time with a rolling term.
- 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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