About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will work on-site in a retail setting to provide essential healthcare services. You will act as a key support to the pharmacy manager, helping with daily operations, staff training, and inventory management. This role focuses on delivering patient care and ensuring the pharmacy runs efficiently while adhering to all safety and regulatory standards.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services, including medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare like immunizations.
- Handle the compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with operational tasks, including staff hiring, training, and performance management.
- Engage with customers to resolve issues, answer questions, and model excellent service standards.
- Maintain and utilize pharmacy systems such as Intercom Plus and StoreNET.
- Process insurance claims and work with medical providers to clarify prescriptions or dosages.
- Perform shift duties, including opening and closing the pharmacy.
- Participate in community outreach and build relationships with local healthcare providers.
- Conduct virtual product reviews and support pharmacy workflow.
What you'll need#
- A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution, or a plan to obtain one 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.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Salinas, California.
- The role is full-time and on-site.
- This is a paid internship with 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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