About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will provide pharmacy consulting services, including medication management, drug therapy reviews, and immunizations. You will play a key role in ensuring the safe and accurate dispensation of medications while supporting pharmacy operations and customer experience. This position focuses on transitioning the pharmacy role from transactional to interpersonal by building relationships with patients and the local medical community.
What you'll do#
- Counsel patients on medication usage, side effects, interactions, and over-the-counter products.
- Perform pharmacist tasks such as compounding, verification, and drug therapy reviews.
- Manage pharmacy workflow, including opening and closing duties, and assist the pharmacy manager with inventory and financials.
- Process insurance claims and follow up with medical providers to clarify prescriptions or suggest alternatives.
- Provide preventive healthcare services, including flu shots and diabetes awareness services.
- Support team development by coaching staff, providing feedback, and promoting teamwork.
- Maintain knowledge of pharmacy information technology and propose system enhancements to improve productivity.
- Participate in community outreach and maintain relationships with local healthcare providers.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution before the start date.
- Willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Certified Immunizer status or the willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort Collins, Colorado.
- Work 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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