About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will provide essential pharmacy consulting services to our customers. You will help patients understand their medication, manage drug interactions, and access preventive healthcare services like immunizations. This role focuses on ensuring the safe and accurate compounding, dispensing, and verification of prescriptions while maintaining compliance with all regulatory guidelines and company policies.
What you'll do#
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving issues to ensure a positive experience.
- Counsel patients on medication usage, side effects, and over-the-counter products, referring them to medical providers when necessary.
- Perform pharmacist tasks including drug therapy reviews, medication management, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with workflow, inventory management, and financial performance analysis.
- Process insurance claims, follow up with medical providers to clarify prescriptions, and participate in third-party audits.
- Support staff development by providing coaching, constructive feedback, and promoting teamwork.
- Maintain knowledge of pharmacy technology systems such as Intercom Plus and StoreNET to support daily operations.
- Conduct community outreach and build relationships with local healthcare providers.
- Stay current on pharmacy practices by reading relevant journals and completing required certifications.
What you'll need#
- A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution prior to your start date.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the Board of Pharmacy in the relevant state within 90 days of hire.
- Certification as an immunizer, or willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Damariscotta, Maine.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $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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