About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work on-site in a full-time capacity. This role focuses on providing pharmacy consulting services and supporting the daily operations of the pharmacy. You will assist the pharmacy manager with workflow, financial optimization, and inventory management while engaging directly with patients to provide healthcare services.
What you'll do#
- Consult with customers on medication usage, side effects, and over-the-counter products.
- Perform clinical and wellness services, including immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness.
- Handle the compounding, verification, and dispensation of prescribed medications.
- Support the efficient operation of the pharmacy, including opening and closing duties.
- Build relationships with customers and the local medical community.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with staff training, hiring, and performance coaching.
- Maintain and use pharmacy systems like Intercom Plus, registers, and StoreNET.
- Process insurance claims and resolve payment issues.
- Participate in community outreach to promote pharmacy services.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution before starting.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Current certification as an immunizer, or a willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Madison, Wisconsin.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
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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