About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens, you will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. You will work under the guidance of the pharmacy manager to support daily operations, patient care, and clinical services. This role is focused on building professional skills and contributing to the efficient delivery of pharmacy services.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers and counsel patients on medicine usage, side effects, and interactions.
- Perform compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with inventory management, pharmacy financials, and optimizing the customer experience.
- Engage with customers to resolve issues and answer questions regarding over-the-counter products.
- Deliver clinical and wellness services, including flu shots and immunizations.
- Process insurance claims and follow up with medical providers to clarify prescriptions.
- Maintain proficiency in pharmacy systems such as Intercom Plus and StoreNET.
- Support the pharmacy manager with staff training and hiring processes.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution before the start date.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Certification as an immunizer or the willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- This is an on-site, full-time role with a rolling term.
- This is a paid internship.
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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