About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will support pharmacy operations while gaining experience in a retail setting. You will work under the guidance of the pharmacy manager to ensure efficient daily workflows and provide patient care. This role involves balancing clinical responsibilities with operational tasks to maintain a high standard of service.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding medication usage and drug interactions.
- Perform preventive healthcare services, including immunizations.
- Review, interpret, and accurately dispense prescribed medications.
- Ensure proper compounding, verification, and dispensation of prescriptions.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with operations, including staff hiring, training, and performance coaching.
- Manage pharmacy financials, inventory, and asset protection.
- Process insurance claims and participate in third-party audits.
- Maintain regulatory and company policy compliance.
- Develop relationships with the local medical community.
- Use pharmacy systems like Intercom Plus to support staff and customers.
- Engage customers to resolve issues and offer assistance.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the 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: Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Status: Paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
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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