About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will support the daily operations of our pharmacy while gaining hands-on experience in clinical and retail services. You will work directly with patients and medical providers to ensure safe medication practices and high-quality healthcare delivery. This role focuses on building patient relationships, managing pharmacy workflows, and supporting the pharmacy management team.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services, including medication counseling, drug interaction reviews, and preventive healthcare services like immunizations and flu shots.
- Ensure accurate compounding, dispensing, and verification of prescribed medications in compliance with regulatory guidelines and company policies.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with inventory management, financial oversight, and performance data analysis.
- Greet customers, resolve issues, and proactively offer pharmacy and wellness services to improve the patient experience.
- Partner with medical providers to clarify prescriptions, dosages, and potential allergies.
- Support staff development by coaching team members, fostering teamwork, and assisting with training initiatives.
- Maintain pharmacy systems, process insurance claims, and participate in third-party audits.
- Perform opening, closing, and shift-change duties to ensure the pharmacy operates efficiently.
What you'll need#
- 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.
- Certification as an immunizer, or a willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
- Commitment to maintaining current knowledge of pharmacy practices through ongoing education and professional development.
Location & details#
- This position is located in New Britain, Connecticut.
- This is an on-site, part-time role with a rolling term.
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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