About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will provide essential pharmacy consulting services and ensure the accurate compounding, dispensation, and verification of medications. You will support the pharmacy manager in optimizing workflow, managing inventory, and enhancing the overall customer experience. This role focuses on transitioning pharmacy services from transactional tasks to interpersonal patient care.
What you'll do#
- Engage with customers to answer questions, resolve issues, and model best practices for service.
- Counsel patients on medication usage, side effects, interactions, and over-the-counter products.
- Perform pharmacist duties including drug therapy reviews, compounding, and verification.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with daily operations, including opening and closing procedures, staff training, and performance monitoring.
- Process insurance claims and coordinate with medical providers to clarify prescriptions or suggest alternatives.
- Deliver clinical services such as immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness programs.
- Maintain pharmacy technology systems and propose enhancements to improve productivity.
- Participate in community outreach to build relationships with local healthcare providers.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution prior to your start date.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Current certification as an immunizer or the willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining current healthcare knowledge.
Location & details#
- Location: Grand Junction, Colorado.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: $33.50 to $45.30 per hour, based on experience and geography.
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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