About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will support pharmacy operations while gaining experience in a retail setting. This role involves providing patient consultations, managing medication therapy, and assisting the pharmacy manager with daily operations. You will work on-site in a full-time capacity.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services, including medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare services like immunizations.
- Perform pharmacist tasks such as compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
- Counsel patients on medicine usage, side effects, and over-the-counter products.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with pharmacy financials, inventory management, and staff training.
- Process insurance claims and follow up with medical providers to clarify prescriptions.
- Ensure pharmacy operations comply with regulations, company policies, and state and federal controlled substance laws.
- Engage with customers to resolve issues and share service best practices with the team.
- Maintain knowledge of pharmacy information technology systems to support staff and customers.
- Participate in community outreach and build relationships with the local medical community.
- Perform opening, closing, and shift-change duties.
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 willingness to become an immunizer within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort Lee, New Jersey.
- Work 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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