About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. You will support the pharmacy manager in daily operations, patient care, and clinical service delivery. This role focuses on transitioning pharmacy services from transactional tasks to interpersonal patient engagement.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services regarding medication usage, drug interactions, and side effects.
- Perform clinical tasks including compounding, medication verification, and dispensing.
- Deliver preventive healthcare services such as immunizations and flu shots.
- Help manage pharmacy workflow, inventory, and financial performance data.
- Resolve customer issues and answer questions to ensure a positive patient experience.
- Process insurance claims and work with medical providers to clarify prescriptions.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with staff training, hiring, and performance coaching.
- Maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
- Use pharmacy systems like Intercom Plus and StoreNET to support daily operations.
- Build relationships with the local medical community through outreach.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or completion of a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) program at an accredited institution.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Current certification as an immunizer or the willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Tampa, Florida.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
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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