About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will support the daily operations of our pharmacy while gaining hands-on experience in a retail setting. This role focuses on patient care, medication management, and maintaining pharmacy standards. You will work under the guidance of the Pharmacy Manager to ensure our team provides quality service to the local community.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services and counsel patients on medication usage, side effects, and potential interactions.
- Perform clinical and wellness services, including immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness programs.
- Handle the compounding, verification, and dispensation of prescribed medications while following regulatory guidelines.
- Support efficient pharmacy workflow by managing tasks such as insurance claim processing and inventory oversight.
- Engage with customers, resolve issues, and share service best practices with the team.
- Assist the Pharmacy Manager with staff training, hiring, and performance coaching.
- Build relationships with the local medical community, including physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Maintain proficiency in pharmacy systems like Intercom Plus, StoreNET, and automated registers.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Status as a Certified Immunizer or willingness to become one within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Yorktown, Virginia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, rolling term.
- Compensation: Paid position with a salary range of $33.50 to $45.30 per hour.
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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