About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work on-site in a retail pharmacy setting. You will support the pharmacy manager in daily operations, including inventory management, financial oversight, and maintaining a high standard of customer service. This role focuses on transitioning pharmacy services from transactional tasks to interpersonal patient care.
What you'll do#
- Provide consulting services to customers regarding medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare.
- Perform clinical and wellness services, including administering immunizations and flu shots.
- Handle compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with staff training, performance coaching, and hiring processes.
- Maintain pharmacy systems like Intercom Plus and StoreNET to ensure efficient workflow.
- Process insurance claims and resolve payment issues for customers.
- Build and maintain relationships with local medical providers and community members.
- Stay current on pharmacy developments through journals and company communications.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution prior to your start date.
- Ability to secure pharmacist licensure from the Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Status as a certified immunizer, or a willingness to become one within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Tamarac, Florida.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, rolling term.
- 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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