About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will provide pharmacy consulting services to customers, focusing on effective medication use, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare. You will assist the pharmacy manager in maintaining efficient operations, managing inventory, and improving the overall customer experience. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Rapid City, South Dakota.
What you'll do#
- Counsel patients on medicine use, side effects, interactions, and over-the-counter products.
- Perform pharmacist tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
- Ensure pharmacy operations comply with all regulations, company policies, and state and federal controlled-substance laws.
- Support the pharmacy manager with financial analysis, inventory management, and staff development.
- Greet customers, resolve issues, and promote healthcare services such as immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness.
- Process insurance claims and follow up with medical providers to clarify prescriptions or suggest alternatives.
- Maintain pharmacy technology systems, including Intercom Plus and StoreNET, and propose productivity enhancements.
- Coach staff members and foster a collaborative team environment.
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 the willingness to become one within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Rapid City, South Dakota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- 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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