About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will support pharmacy operations in a retail setting. This role focuses on patient care, medication management, and workflow efficiency. You will work on-site in San Francisco to help customers, collaborate with medical providers, and assist the pharmacy manager with daily store operations.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services regarding medication usage, side effects, and drug interactions.
- Perform clinical tasks including compounding, verification, and dispensing of prescribed medications.
- Offer preventive healthcare services such as immunizations and flu shots.
- Help optimize pharmacy financials, inventory management, and overall customer experience.
- Process insurance claims and resolve payment rejections.
- Collaborate with medical providers to clarify prescriptions and suggest alternative therapies.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with staff training, hiring, and performance coaching.
- Maintain and utilize pharmacy systems like Intercom Plus, registers, and StoreNET.
- Participate in community outreach to build relationships with local medical providers.
What you'll need#
- A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution, obtained prior to the start date.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Certification as an immunizer, or a willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: This position is paid.
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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