About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will support the daily operations of our pharmacy while gaining hands-on experience in a retail setting. You will work closely with the pharmacy team to ensure accurate medication dispensing, patient safety, and high-quality customer service. This role involves both clinical responsibilities and operational tasks to keep the pharmacy running efficiently.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding medication usage, side effects, and drug interactions.
- Perform immunizations and other preventive healthcare services.
- Handle the compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Support efficient workflow, including opening and closing the pharmacy.
- Assist with pharmacy financials, inventory management, and the accurate processing of insurance claims.
- Engage with patients to resolve issues and answer questions about over-the-counter products.
- Follow up with medical providers to clarify prescriptions, dosages, and allergies.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with staff hiring, training, and coaching.
- Maintain knowledge of internal systems like Intercom Plus and StoreNET.
- Participate in community outreach activities to promote pharmacy services.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution.
- Willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure from the 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#
- Location: Livingston, Tennessee.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: $33.50 to $45.30 per hour.
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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