About the role#
This is a full-time, on-site Pharmacy Intern Grad position in Riverside, Connecticut. You will work under the guidance of the pharmacy manager to support daily operations, clinical services, and patient care. This role focuses on transitioning pharmacy tasks from transactional interactions to personalized healthcare support.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services, including medication usage reviews and drug interaction checks.
- Perform clinical tasks such as compounding, drug therapy reviews, and medication management.
- Deliver preventive healthcare services, including administering immunizations.
- Counsel patients on side effects, contraindications, and the use of over-the-counter products or lower-cost medication alternatives.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with inventory management, financial performance analysis, and store operations.
- Help with staff training, performance feedback, and team development.
- Process insurance claims and coordinate with medical providers to clarify prescriptions or dosages.
- Maintain pharmacy systems including Intercom Plus, registers, and automation tools.
- Ensure the pharmacy remains compliant with all federal and state regulations.
What you'll need#
- A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution, to be obtained prior to your start date.
- Ability to secure pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Current certification as an immunizer, or a willingness to complete this certification within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Riverside, Connecticut.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $33.50 to $45.30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
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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