About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work on-site to provide essential pharmacy services and support the pharmacy team in daily operations. This role focuses on delivering patient care, maintaining regulatory compliance, and assisting the pharmacy manager with administrative and clinical tasks. You will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting while contributing to the health and wellness of the local community.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers, including medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare advice.
- Perform clinical tasks such as compounding, drug therapy reviews, medication management, and verification.
- Deliver retail and clinical services, including immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness programs.
- Ensure pharmacy operations follow all company policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with workflow procedures, staff training, and hiring processes.
- Handle the opening and closing of the pharmacy and manage shift change duties.
- Process insurance claims accurately and resolve payment issues.
- Maintain proficiency in pharmacy systems like Intercom Plus, StoreNET, and automation tools.
- Build and maintain relationships with local medical providers and community members.
- Promote teamwork and support the development of pharmacy staff.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or a willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Current certification as an immunizer or a willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Warwick, Rhode Island.
- This is a full-time, paid internship with a rolling application term.
- The work modality for this role is on-site.
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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