About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. You will support the pharmacy manager with daily operations and work directly with patients to provide quality healthcare services. This role is part-time and based on-site in Charlotte, North Carolina.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services and counsel patients on medication usage, side effects, and over-the-counter products.
- Review, verify, and dispense prescribed medications while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Support efficient pharmacy workflow, including opening and closing duties and managing shift changes.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with financial analysis, inventory management, and staff training.
- Engage with customers to resolve issues and promote positive service experiences.
- Perform clinical and wellness services such as administering immunizations and flu shots.
- Process insurance claims and coordinate with medical providers to clarify prescriptions.
- Build relationships with the local medical community and participate in outreach activities.
- Maintain knowledge of pharmacy information technology and systems.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of your hire date.
- Status as a certified immunizer or a willingness to become certified within 90 days of your hire date.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Compensation: This is a 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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