About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens, you will work on-site in a full-time capacity to support pharmacy operations and patient care. This role focuses on the transition from transactional pharmacy tasks to interpersonal, clinical services. You will work under the guidance of the pharmacy manager to manage daily workflows, resolve customer issues, and engage with the local medical community.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services, including medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare.
- Perform clinical and wellness services such as immunizations and diabetes awareness.
- Handle the compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with staff training, performance management, and pharmacy operations.
- Optimize pharmacy financials, inventory management, and system efficiency.
- Build relationships with local physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers.
- Ensure all pharmacy activities follow state and federal regulations and company policies.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or pursuit of a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure within 90 days of hire.
- Current certification as an immunizer or the willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site role with rolling start dates.
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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