About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will support the pharmacy team by providing clinical services and ensuring efficient operations. This role focuses on patient consultation, medication management, and maintaining pharmacy standards. You will work on-site in a retail pharmacy setting, assisting with both the clinical and operational aspects of daily business.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services, including medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare.
- Perform clinical tasks such as compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and immunizations.
- Counsel patients on side effects, contraindications, generics, and over-the-counter products.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with workflow, inventory management, and financial performance.
- Engage with customers to resolve issues and offer proactive healthcare services.
- Process insurance claims and coordinate with medical providers to clarify prescriptions.
- Support staff development by coaching team members and promoting teamwork.
- Maintain pharmacy systems and ensure compliance with all regulations and company policies.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution prior to your start date.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Current certification as an immunizer or the willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Elmwood Park, New Jersey.
- This is a full-time, paid position.
- The work 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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