About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will support the daily operations of our pharmacy while gaining clinical experience. This role focuses on patient care, medication management, and pharmacy workflow efficiency. You will work under the guidance of the pharmacy manager to ensure regulatory compliance and provide high-quality service to our customers.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services, including medication counseling, side effect explanations, and preventive healthcare advice.
- Perform core pharmacist tasks such as compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
- Deliver clinical and wellness services, including immunizations and flu shots.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with workflow, inventory management, and financial performance analysis.
- Engage with customers to resolve issues and model professional service standards.
- Collaborate with local medical providers to clarify prescriptions and ensure patient safety.
- Support staff training, hiring, and team motivation.
- Manage pharmacy opening and closing procedures and maintain compliance with company policies and state laws.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution before 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 a willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Herrin, Illinois.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Work modality: On-site.
- 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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