About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens, you will work on-site in a full-time capacity. This role focuses on supporting pharmacy operations while gaining experience in clinical, retail, and wellness services. You will work under the guidance of the pharmacy manager to ensure the pharmacy runs efficiently and provides high-quality care to customers.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare.
- Handle the compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Engage with customers to resolve issues and answer questions about health and wellness.
- Support daily pharmacy operations, including inventory management and workflow optimization.
- Maintain knowledge of pharmacy systems and ensure accurate processing of insurance claims.
- Perform clinical and wellness services, such as immunizations and flu shots.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with staff training, development, and performance coaching.
What you'll need#
- A 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.
- Status as a Certified Immunizer or the willingness to become one within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $33.50 to $45.30 per hour, depending on experience and skills.
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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