About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work on-site in a full-time capacity to support the daily operations of our pharmacy. You will gain hands-on experience in clinical and retail services while helping the pharmacy manager maintain efficient workflows and high standards of 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 immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness.
- Handle the compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Counsel patients on side effects, contraindications, and over-the-counter products.
- Support pharmacy financials, inventory management, and store operations.
- Process insurance claims and coordinate with medical providers to resolve issues.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with staff training, hiring, and performance coaching.
- Maintain proficiency in pharmacy systems like Intercom Plus and StoreNET.
- Build relationships with the local medical community to support pharmacy growth.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to earn 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 hire.
- Status as a certified immunizer or a willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Woburn, Massachusetts.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- 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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