About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will work on-site in a retail pharmacy setting. This is a full-time position that supports the pharmacy manager in daily operations, patient care, and team leadership. You will help bridge the gap between transactional tasks and personalized patient health services.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare.
- Perform clinical and wellness services, including administering flu shots and diabetes awareness education.
- Manage the compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Support pharmacy workflow, including opening and closing duties and managing shift changes.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with financial optimization, inventory management, and asset protection.
- Process insurance claims and participate in third-party audits.
- Coach and train staff members to maintain high service standards.
- Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy systems like Intercom Plus and StoreNET.
What you'll need#
- A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution, to be completed 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.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Hamden, Connecticut.
- The position is on-site and full-time.
- Hiring is conducted on a rolling basis.
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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