About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens, you will support the daily operations of the pharmacy while gaining experience in clinical and retail services. This role involves working directly with patients, managing medication workflows, and assisting the pharmacy manager with administrative tasks. You will help ensure the pharmacy meets all regulatory standards and company policies.
What you'll do#
- Consult with customers on medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare services like immunizations.
- Handle the compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescriptions.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with inventory management, financial performance, and staff training.
- Greet patients, answer questions about side effects or over-the-counter products, and resolve customer issues.
- Perform clinical services including flu shots and diabetes awareness screenings.
- Manage pharmacy systems such as Intercom Plus, registers, and StoreNET.
- Process insurance claims and coordinate with local medical providers.
- Open and close the pharmacy and manage shift changes.
- Participate in community outreach to promote pharmacy services.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain 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.
- Must be a certified immunizer or willing to become one within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Topeka, Kansas.
- This is a full-time, on-site, paid internship.
- The position operates on a rolling basis.
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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