About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens, you will work on-site in a full-time capacity. This role involves supporting daily pharmacy operations, engaging with customers, and assisting the pharmacy manager with administrative and clinical tasks. You will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting while working toward your professional licensure.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding medication usage and drug interactions.
- Perform preventive healthcare services, including immunizations.
- Handle the compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with optimizing financials, inventory management, and staff training.
- Process insurance claims and coordinate with medical providers to resolve issues.
- Manage pharmacy opening, closing, and shift change procedures.
- Partner with Central Pharmacy Operations to conduct virtual product reviews.
- Resolve customer issues and answer questions to ensure a positive experience.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution before your start date.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Status as a certified immunizer or a willingness to become one within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Overland Park, Kansas.
- Compensation: $33.50 to $45.30 per hour.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
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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