About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will support the pharmacy operations in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. This is a full-time, on-site position where you will gain experience in retail, clinical, and wellness services. You will work closely with the pharmacy manager to ensure the pharmacy runs efficiently while providing direct care to customers.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services and answer customer questions about medication usage, side effects, and interactions.
- Perform pharmacist tasks such as compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
- Engage customers to resolve issues and provide a positive experience.
- Process insurance claims and follow up with medical providers to clarify prescriptions or suggest alternatives.
- Perform clinical and wellness services, including administering immunizations and flu shots.
- Maintain pharmacy operations in compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with staff hiring, training, and workflow optimization.
- Use pharmacy systems like Intercom Plus, registers, and automation tools.
What you'll need#
- A willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution.
- A willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure from the Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- To be a certified immunizer or willing to become one within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $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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