About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work on-site in a retail pharmacy setting. This position is full-time and involves a variety of clinical, operational, and customer-facing tasks. You will gain hands-on experience in pharmacy management and patient care while supporting the daily needs of the store.
What you'll do#
- Engage with customers and patients to offer assistance, answer questions, and resolve issues.
- Counsel patients on medication usage, side effects, interactions, and over-the-counter products.
- Perform pharmacist tasks such as compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
- Support pharmacy workflow, including accurate processing of insurance claims and following up with medical providers.
- Provide clinical and wellness services, including immunizations and flu shots.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with inventory management, financial performance analysis, and staff training.
- Maintain knowledge of pharmacy information technology systems and ensure compliance with all regulations and company policies.
- Build relationships with the local medical community to support pharmacy growth.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution before starting.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Status as a Certified Immunizer, or a willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
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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