About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens, you will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. This full-time, on-site role focuses on patient care, clinical services, and pharmacy operations. You will work under the guidance of the pharmacy manager to support daily tasks and contribute to the overall health and wellness of the community.
What you'll do#
- Provide consulting services to customers regarding medication usage, side effects, and drug interactions.
- Assist with compounding, dispensing, reviewing, and verifying prescribed medications.
- Support pharmacy workflow, including inventory management and the optimization of pharmacy financials.
- Engage with patients to answer questions and provide a positive service experience.
- Perform clinical and wellness services, such as administering immunizations and flu shots.
- Process insurance claims and resolve payment rejections.
- Coordinate with medical providers to clarify prescriptions, dosages, and patient allergies.
- Maintain proficiency in pharmacy systems like Intercom Plus and StoreNET.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with staff training and performance monitoring.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or completion of a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) program from 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: Lake Mills, Wisconsin.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Paid position.
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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