About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you provide consulting services to customers regarding medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare. You work to ensure the proper compounding, dispensing, and verification of prescribed medications while adhering to regulatory guidelines and company policies. This role supports pharmacy workflow and assists the pharmacy manager in optimizing inventory, financials, and the overall customer experience.
What you'll do#
- Greet customers and resolve issues to ensure positive service experiences.
- Counsel patients on medication usage, side effects, and over-the-counter products.
- Perform pharmacist tasks including drug therapy reviews, compounding, and medication management.
- Maintain pharmacy operations in compliance with state and federal laws, including Good Faith Dispensing policies.
- Process insurance claims and follow up with providers to clarify prescriptions or allergies.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with staff training, coaching, and performance monitoring.
- Promote healthcare services such as immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness.
- Conduct virtual product reviews and partner with Central Pharmacy Operations.
- Participate in community outreach to build relationships with local medical professionals.
- Perform opening, closing, and shift-change duties.
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.
- Certification as an immunizer, or a willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
- Commitment to maintaining current knowledge of pharmacy systems and healthcare developments.
Location & details#
- Location: Staten Island, New York.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-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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