About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work on-site in a full-time capacity. This role focuses on supporting pharmacy operations, providing patient care, and assisting the pharmacy manager with daily administrative and clinical tasks. You will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting while working toward your professional licensure.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding medication usage, side effects, and preventive health.
- Perform clinical tasks including compounding, medication verification, and drug therapy reviews.
- Administer immunizations and other wellness services.
- Support pharmacy workflow by managing inventory, processing insurance claims, and resolving billing issues.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with staff training, hiring, and analyzing pharmacy performance data.
- Maintain and operate pharmacy systems such as Intercom Plus.
- Engage with customers to resolve concerns and promote a positive experience.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or pursuit of a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure within 90 days of hire.
- Current certification as an immunizer or the willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Lexington, North Carolina.
- This is a full-time, paid position with a rolling term.
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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