About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will support the pharmacy manager in daily operations and patient care. This role involves balancing clinical responsibilities with retail efficiency to ensure our pharmacy runs smoothly. You will work directly with customers and healthcare providers to deliver quality service.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services regarding medication usage, side effects, and interactions.
- Perform compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Engage with patients by answering questions, resolving issues, and offering preventive services like immunizations and flu shots.
- Support pharmacy workflow, including inventory management, asset protection, and insurance claim processing.
- Follow up with medical providers to clarify prescriptions, dosages, and patient allergies.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with staff hiring, training, and performance coaching.
- Maintain proficiency in pharmacy systems including Intercom Plus, registers, and StoreNET.
- Review key performance indicators with management to optimize pharmacy financials and service.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution before starting.
- Ability to secure pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Status as a Certified Immunizer or the willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- This position is based in San Carlos, California.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- Hiring is 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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