About the role#
This is a full-time Pharmacy Intern Grad position based in Lafayette, Louisiana. You will work on-site, providing pharmacy consulting services and supporting the daily operations of the pharmacy. This role involves a mix of clinical tasks, customer service, and operational management to ensure efficient pharmacy performance.
What you'll do#
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and offering assistance with products and services.
- Provide clinical services, including immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness support.
- Review, interpret, and accurately dispense prescribed medications while ensuring proper compounding and verification.
- Counsel patients on medication usage, potential side effects, and drug interactions.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with workflow optimization, staff training, and hiring.
- Manage pharmacy operations, including processing insurance claims, maintaining inventory, and overseeing shift changes.
- Use pharmacy systems such as Intercom Plus, registers, and automation tools to support staff and customers.
- Build relationships with the local medical community and participate in community outreach.
What you'll need#
- You are pursuing or have earned a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution.
- You must be willing to obtain pharmacist licensure from the Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- You must be a certified immunizer or willing to become one within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
- Work Modality: On-site
- Schedule: Full-time with flexible hours
- Status: 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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