About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will support pharmacy operations while gaining experience in a retail environment. This role involves direct patient interaction, clinical service delivery, and operational management. You will work under the guidance of the pharmacy manager to ensure efficient workflow and high standards of patient care.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding medication usage, side effects, and over-the-counter products.
- Perform clinical services such as immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness screenings.
- Review, interpret, and accurately dispense prescribed medications while ensuring proper compounding and verification.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with inventory management, financial analysis, and staff training.
- Handle pharmacy opening, closing, and shift change duties.
- Maintain knowledge of pharmacy systems, including Intercom Plus, registers, and automation tools.
- Process insurance claims and resolve payment rejections.
- Communicate with medical providers to clarify prescriptions and drug interactions.
- Conduct virtual product reviews in designated environments.
- Build relationships with the local medical community to support pharmacy growth.
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.
- Certification as an immunizer or the willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
- A focus on delivering quality customer service and patient counseling.
Location & details#
- Location: Gilbert, Arizona.
- This is a full-time, on-site position.
- The role operates on a rolling term.
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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