About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will support pharmacy operations and patient care in a retail setting. This role involves balancing clinical responsibilities with operational tasks to ensure the pharmacy runs efficiently while providing high-quality service to customers. You will work closely with the pharmacy manager to oversee staff, manage inventory, and optimize financial performance.
What you'll do#
- Consult with patients regarding medication usage, potential side effects, drug interactions, and contraindications.
- Perform clinical tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
- Administer preventive healthcare services such as immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness screenings.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with daily operations, including staff hiring, training, performance management, and workflow optimization.
- Resolve customer inquiries, address insurance issues, and coordinate with medical providers to clarify prescriptions.
- Maintain pharmacy standards in compliance with state and federal regulations.
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 state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Certification as an immunizer, or a willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- This is an on-site, full-time role with a rolling term.
- This is a paid position.
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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