About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will support pharmacy operations while gaining hands-on experience in a retail setting. This full-time role focuses on patient care, medication management, and workflow efficiency. You will work directly with the pharmacy manager to maintain high standards of service and operational accuracy.
What you'll do#
- Consult with customers about medication usage, potential drug interactions, and preventive healthcare services.
- Handle the compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with inventory management, financial optimization, and staff training.
- Engage with customers to answer questions and resolve issues.
- Perform clinical and wellness services, including administering flu shots and immunizations.
- Counsel patients on medication side effects, contraindications, and general management.
- Ensure all pharmacy operations follow company policies and legal regulations.
- Manage opening and closing duties, as well as shift changes.
- Process insurance claims and coordinate with medical providers to clarify prescriptions.
- Use pharmacy systems like Intercom Plus and StoreNET to manage daily tasks.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or completion of a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) program at an accredited institution by your start date.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Current certification as an immunizer, or the willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a 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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