About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens, you will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. This role focuses on clinical services, patient consultation, and operational support. You will work directly with the pharmacy team to manage medications and improve the overall patient experience.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers, including medication usage and drug interactions.
- Perform clinical and wellness services, such as immunizations and diabetes awareness.
- Handle compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with inventory management and workflow optimization.
- Engage with patients to resolve issues and answer questions about their care.
- Process insurance claims accurately and follow up with medical providers to clarify prescriptions.
- Coach staff members and provide constructive feedback to support team performance.
- Participate in community outreach activities to promote pharmacy services.
- Maintain proficiency in pharmacy systems like Intercom Plus.
What you'll need#
- A willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree.
- A willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure from the Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- To be a certified immunizer or willing to become one within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Glastonbury, Connecticut.
- This is an on-site, paid, full-time role 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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