About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will provide pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare. You will work on-site to ensure the proper compounding, dispensing, review, and verification of prescribed medications while adhering to regulatory and company guidelines. This is a full-time role focused on supporting pharmacy operations, optimizing financials, and enhancing the overall customer experience.
What you'll do#
- Greet and assist customers, resolve issues, and model customer service best practices.
- Counsel patients on medication usage, side effects, interactions, and over-the-counter products.
- Perform pharmacist tasks such as drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
- Ensure pharmacy compliance with regulations and assist the pharmacy manager with workflow, inventory management, and asset protection.
- Process insurance claims and follow up with medical providers to clarify prescriptions or suggest alternatives.
- Provide clinical and wellness services including immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness.
- Support staff development by coaching team members, providing feedback, and promoting teamwork.
- Participate in community outreach and maintain relationships with local medical providers.
- Stay current with pharmacy knowledge through journals and company communications.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution prior to the start date.
- Willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure from the respective Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Certified Immunizer status or the willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Compensation: $33.50 - $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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