About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will work in a full-time, on-site capacity to support pharmacy operations and patient care. This role involves balancing clinical responsibilities with operational tasks to ensure the pharmacy runs efficiently while providing high-quality service to customers.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services regarding medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare.
- Perform compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Counsel patients on side effects, contraindications, and general medication management.
- Deliver clinical and wellness services, including immunizations and flu shots.
- Support the pharmacy manager with financial optimization, inventory management, and staff training.
- Handle pharmacy opening and closing duties, including shift changes.
- Process insurance claims and resolve related customer issues.
- Maintain and utilize pharmacy information technology systems.
- Participate in community outreach to promote pharmacy services.
- Ensure all operations comply with regulations and company policies.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution before your start date.
- Willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to become a Certified Immunizer within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: $33.50 to $45.30 per hour, depending on experience and location.
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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