About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work on-site in a retail pharmacy setting. This position involves supporting the pharmacy manager with daily operations, clinical services, and staff coordination. You will gain experience in pharmacy systems, inventory management, and patient care while working toward your professional licensure.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare.
- Ensure accurate compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Support pharmacy workflow and assist the pharmacy manager with financial and inventory management.
- Engage customers, resolve issues, and model customer service standards.
- Perform retail, clinical, and wellness services, including immunizations and flu shots.
- Maintain pharmacy regulatory compliance and handle opening and closing duties.
- Use pharmacy systems such as Intercom Plus, registers, automation, and StoreNET.
- Process insurance claims and collaborate with medical providers and community healthcare professionals.
- Assist with staff training, coaching, and performance management.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution prior to the start date.
- Willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to become a certified immunizer within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Kennesaw, Georgia.
- This is a paid, full-time internship with a rolling term.
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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