About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens, you will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. You will support the pharmacy team by providing clinical services, managing daily operations, and engaging directly with patients to improve their health outcomes. This position is part-time and based in Portland, Maine.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding medication usage, side effects, and interactions.
- Perform clinical and wellness services, including immunizations.
- Handle the compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with inventory management, financial analysis, and KPI tracking.
- Resolve customer issues and maintain a positive service environment.
- Process insurance claims and coordinate with medical providers to clarify prescriptions.
- Help with pharmacy opening, closing, and shift change procedures.
- Support staff development by assisting with hiring, training, and providing performance feedback.
- Maintain proficiency in pharmacy IT systems such as Intercom Plus and StoreNET.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Status as a Certified Immunizer or willingness to become one within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Portland, Maine.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Compensation: 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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