About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will support the pharmacy team in delivering clinical services and managing daily operations. This role focuses on patient care, medication management, and maintaining pharmacy standards. You will work on-site in a retail environment, gaining hands-on experience in both clinical and operational pharmacy tasks.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding medication usage, side effects, and interactions.
- Perform clinical tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
- Administer immunizations and flu shots as a certified immunizer.
- Engage with patients by greeting them and resolving their pharmacy-related questions or issues.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with staff training, workflow optimization, and performance monitoring.
- Process insurance claims and coordinate with medical providers to clarify prescriptions or dosages.
- Maintain pharmacy records and ensure operations follow company policies and state regulations.
- Build relationships with the local medical community to support pharmacy growth.
- Use internal pharmacy systems like Intercom Plus and StoreNET to manage daily tasks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment or willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution before starting.
- Willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Certification as an immunizer or willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Tampa, Florida.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position 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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