About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will work on-site in a retail pharmacy setting. This is a full-time role with a rolling term. You will support pharmacy operations, patient care, and team management while preparing for your full pharmacist licensure.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers, including medication usage, drug interaction awareness, and preventive healthcare services.
- Perform compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Counsel patients on medicine usage, side effects, contraindications, and over-the-counter products.
- Support pharmacy workflow, inventory management, and financial optimization.
- Engage with customers to offer assistance and resolve issues.
- Perform clinical and wellness services such as immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness.
- Process insurance claims and maintain pharmacy system knowledge, including Intercom Plus and StoreNET.
- Assist the Pharmacy Manager with staff hiring, training, and performance coaching.
- Build and maintain relationships with the local medical community.
- Ensure the pharmacy operates according to company policies and regulatory standards.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution before your start date.
- Willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Must be a Certified Immunizer or willing to become one within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Alameda, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $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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