About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work on-site in a retail pharmacy setting. This position involves supporting the pharmacy team to ensure efficient daily operations while providing direct care and consultation to patients. You will assist in clinical, retail, and wellness services, helping to bridge the gap between transactional tasks and patient-centered care.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services, including medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare like immunizations.
- Handle the compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Counsel patients on side effects, contraindications, and over-the-counter products.
- Support the pharmacy manager in tracking financials, managing inventory, and training staff.
- Maintain pharmacy systems like Intercom Plus and StoreNET to ensure accurate insurance processing.
- Perform opening and closing duties for the pharmacy.
- Engage with customers by answering questions and resolving service issues.
- Ensure all pharmacy activities follow company policies and state and federal regulations.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or a plan to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution.
- Ability to secure pharmacist licensure from the Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of your start date.
- Current certification as an immunizer, or the willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Hickory, North Carolina.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-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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