About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will support pharmacy operations while delivering patient care. You will assist the pharmacy manager in optimizing workflow, managing inventory, and ensuring the pharmacy meets all regulatory standards. This role focuses on both clinical tasks and building relationships with customers and local medical providers.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services, including medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare like immunizations.
- Handle compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Counsel patients on medicine usage, side effects, and over-the-counter products.
- Support pharmacy workflow, including opening and closing duties and shift changes.
- Process insurance claims and follow up with providers to clarify prescriptions or allergies.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with staff training, coaching, and performance monitoring.
- Maintain knowledge of pharmacy systems such as Intercom Plus and StoreNET.
- Participate in community outreach and promote pharmacy services to local healthcare providers.
- Perform clinical and wellness services, including flu shots and diabetes awareness programs.
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 willingness to become one within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Somerville, Massachusetts.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
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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