About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens, you will work in a retail pharmacy setting to support clinical services and daily operations. This role focuses on patient care, medication management, and team collaboration. You will gain hands-on experience in a community pharmacy while working toward your professional licensure.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding medication usage and drug interactions.
- Perform preventive healthcare services such as immunizations.
- Ensure proper compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Support pharmacy workflow and assist the manager in optimizing financials and inventory management.
- Engage customers and resolve their issues to ensure a positive experience.
- Counsel patients on side effects, contraindications, and over-the-counter products.
- Maintain pharmacy regulatory and policy compliance.
- Assist with opening and closing procedures.
- Process insurance claims and communicate with medical providers regarding prescriptions.
- Support staff hiring and training efforts.
- Participate in community outreach activities.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution prior to the start date.
- Willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure from the Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Certified Immunizer status or a willingness to become one within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Springfield, Missouri.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $33.50 to $45.30 per hour.
- 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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