About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens, you will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. This full-time position involves working on-site in Colorado Springs to support pharmacy operations, patient care, and clinical services. You will work under the guidance of pharmacy management to ensure the pharmacy runs efficiently while maintaining regulatory compliance.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare.
- Perform clinical tasks including immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness services.
- Handle the compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Support pharmacy workflow by assisting with inventory management, financial optimization, and pharmacy information technology systems.
- Process insurance claims and coordinate with insurance companies and medical providers to resolve issues.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with staff hiring, training, and coaching.
- Partner with Central Pharmacy Operations for customer registration and third-party reviews.
- Engage with customers to resolve issues and promote a positive experience.
What you'll need#
- You are working toward a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution.
- You must obtain pharmacist licensure from the Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- You are a certified immunizer or are willing to become one within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- 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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