About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens, you will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. This position focuses on patient care, medication management, and pharmacy operations. You will work directly with customers and healthcare providers to ensure safe and effective medication use.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services, including patient education on medication usage and drug interactions.
- Perform clinical tasks such as compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
- Deliver retail, clinical, and wellness services, including administering immunizations.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with daily operations, including workflow coordination, inventory management, and staff training.
- Process insurance claims and resolve payment issues.
- Coordinate with medical providers to clarify prescriptions and patient health needs.
- Maintain pharmacy systems and suggest improvements to enhance productivity.
- Engage with customers to offer assistance and resolve concerns.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution before the 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.
- Commitment to professional development and maintaining current industry knowledge.
Location & details#
- Location: Omaha, Nebraska.
- 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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