About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will support the daily operations of the pharmacy while focusing on patient care and health outcomes. This full-time, on-site role involves working closely with the pharmacy manager to maintain efficient workflows, manage inventory, and ensure the pharmacy meets all regulatory standards. You will act as a resource for customers and staff, helping to bridge the gap between clinical services and retail operations.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare.
- Perform clinical and wellness services, including immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness programs.
- Handle the compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Counsel patients on side effects, contraindications, and privacy matters.
- Process insurance claims and follow up with medical providers to clarify prescriptions.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with staff training, hiring, and performance coaching.
- Identify opportunities to optimize pharmacy financials and inventory management.
- Maintain knowledge of pharmacy information technology and systems to support staff and customers.
- Communicate corporate health and wellness strategies to the pharmacy team.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution before your start date.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Status as a certified immunizer, or a willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Cranford, New Jersey.
- This is a full-time, paid position.
- The role operates on a rolling basis.
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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