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 services. This role involves balancing technical pharmacy tasks with direct customer interaction to ensure efficient and accurate medication management.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding medication usage, side effects, and preventive health.
- Handle the compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with inventory management, financial optimization, and staff training.
- Perform clinical and wellness services, including administering immunizations and flu shots.
- Process insurance claims and resolve payment rejections.
- Maintain and operate pharmacy systems such as Intercom Plus and StoreNET.
- Build relationships with the local medical community and participate in community outreach.
- Ensure all pharmacy operations follow company policies and state or federal regulations.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Status as a certified immunizer, or willingness to become one within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Lake City, Florida.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $33.50 to $45.30 per hour.
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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