About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens, you will work in a full-time capacity to support pharmacy operations and patient care. This role focuses on the transition from transactional tasks to interpersonal engagement, where you help customers with their health needs while ensuring the pharmacy runs efficiently and follows all regulatory standards.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services, including medication usage, side effects, and drug interactions.
- Perform compounding, verification, and dispensation of prescribed medications.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and offering preventive healthcare services like immunizations and flu shots.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with workflow optimization, inventory management, and financial performance analysis.
- Help with staff hiring, training, and performance coaching.
- Build and maintain relationships with the local medical community, including physicians and nurses.
- Manage insurance claims and resolve payment issues.
- Ensure the pharmacy remains compliant with company policies and state and federal laws.
What you'll need#
- A willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Status as a Certified Immunizer or a willingness to become one within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Davenport, Iowa.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $33.50 to $45.30 per hour, depending on experience and skills.
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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