About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern at Walgreens, you will support the daily operations of our pharmacy while gaining hands-on experience in clinical and retail settings. You will work under the guidance of the Pharmacy Manager to ensure that our patients receive accurate medications and helpful health consultations. This role is based on-site in Garden City, Kansas, and operates on a full-time schedule.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers, including advice on medication usage, drug interactions, and side effects.
- Perform core pharmacist tasks such as compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
- Deliver preventive healthcare services, including administering immunizations.
- Support pharmacy workflow by managing inventory, processing insurance claims, and resolving customer issues.
- Assist the Pharmacy Manager with staff training, hiring, and performance coaching.
- Open and close the pharmacy and handle shift change duties.
- Build relationships with the local medical community, including physicians and nurses.
- Maintain proficiency in pharmacy systems such as Intercom Plus, registers, and StoreNET.
What you'll need#
- You must be working toward a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution before your start date.
- You must obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of your hire date.
- You must be a certified immunizer or willing to complete the certification within 90 days of hire.
- A commitment to maintaining current knowledge of pharmacy regulations, healthcare developments, and company standards.
Location & details#
- Location: Garden City, Kansas
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-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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