About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work in a retail pharmacy setting to support clinical services and daily operations. This role focuses on patient care, medication management, and assisting the pharmacy manager with team development and inventory tasks. You will gain hands-on experience in a professional pharmacy environment while working toward your licensure.
What you'll do#
- Provide consulting services to customers regarding medication usage, side effects, and potential drug interactions.
- Perform compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Engage with patients by greeting them, offering assistance, and resolving customer issues.
- Support pharmacy workflow, including opening and closing duties and optimizing inventory management.
- Perform clinical and wellness services such as administering immunizations and flu shots.
- Assist with processing insurance claims and resolving payment rejections.
- Collaborate with the pharmacy manager to train staff and monitor performance metrics.
- Participate in community outreach to promote pharmacy services and build relationships with local medical providers.
- Maintain proficiency in pharmacy systems including Intercom Plus, registers, and StoreNET.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment or 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 willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Lexington, Kentucky.
- This is a paid, full-time position with a rolling term.
- Work is performed on-site.
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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