About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work on-site in a full-time capacity to support pharmacy operations and patient care. This role involves balancing clinical responsibilities with operational tasks to ensure the pharmacy runs efficiently while providing high-quality service to customers.
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 compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with inventory management, financial optimization, and staff training.
- Counsel patients on side effects, over-the-counter products, and medication adherence.
- Process insurance claims and resolve payment issues.
- Maintain pharmacy systems such as Intercom Plus, registers, and StoreNET.
- Manage opening and closing duties and shift changes.
- Build relationships with the local medical community and healthcare providers.
- Support the pharmacy team by coaching staff and monitoring performance.
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 Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Status as a Certified Immunizer or the willingness to become one within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Omaha, Nebraska.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
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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