About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will support pharmacy operations while gaining experience in a retail environment. You will work directly with customers to provide healthcare services and medication guidance. This role involves balancing clinical responsibilities with operational tasks to ensure the pharmacy runs effectively.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare.
- Perform immunizations and other wellness services like flu shots or diabetes awareness programs.
- Handle the compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications according to regulatory standards.
- Manage pharmacy workflow, including inventory management and financial optimization.
- Resolve customer issues and answer questions to ensure a positive experience.
- Process insurance claims and coordinate with medical providers to clarify prescriptions or dosages.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with staff hiring, training, and performance management.
- Maintain proficiency with pharmacy systems such as Intercom Plus and StoreNET.
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 Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Status as a Certified Immunizer or the willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Kinston, North Carolina.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- This is a paid internship with a salary range of $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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