About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will support the daily operations of our pharmacy while gaining hands-on experience in a retail setting. This full-time role focuses on patient care, medication management, and workflow efficiency. You will work directly with the pharmacy manager to improve service quality and help maintain pharmacy standards.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services and counsel patients on medication usage, side effects, and potential interactions.
- Perform core pharmacist tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and managing medication records.
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and proactively offering assistance to ensure a positive experience.
- Support pharmacy operations by processing insurance claims, managing inventory, and maintaining knowledge of systems like Intercom Plus and StoreNET.
- Deliver clinical services such as immunizations and flu shots.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with staff training, hiring support, and monitoring team performance.
- Communicate corporate health and wellness initiatives to the pharmacy team.
What you'll need#
- Completion of 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.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Williamsburg, Virginia.
- This is an on-site, full-time role with a rolling application term.
- This is a paid internship.
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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