About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. You will support the pharmacy manager in daily operations, patient care, and clinical services. This role involves balancing technical pharmacy tasks with direct customer interaction to ensure safe and efficient medication management.
What you'll do#
- Consult with customers on medication usage, potential drug interactions, and preventive healthcare services like immunizations.
- Perform clinical tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
- Manage pharmacy workflow, including opening and closing duties and shift transitions.
- Process insurance claims and resolve payment issues.
- Engage with local medical providers to clarify prescriptions, dosages, and patient allergies.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with inventory management, financial performance analysis, and staff training.
- Build relationships with the local medical community and participate in outreach activities.
- Maintain proficiency in pharmacy systems, including Intercom Plus and StoreNET.
What you'll need#
- A commitment to obtaining a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution before your start date.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of your hire date.
- Certification as an immunizer, or a willingness to become certified within 90 days of your hire date.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Kansas City, Missouri.
- The role is full-time and on-site.
- 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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