About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will support pharmacy operations and provide essential healthcare services to customers. This full-time position involves balancing clinical responsibilities with operational tasks to ensure the pharmacy runs efficiently while maintaining high standards of care.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services, including medication usage advice, drug interaction checks, and preventive healthcare services.
- Handle the compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications.
- Support the pharmacy manager with financial optimization, inventory management, and enhancing the overall customer experience.
- Counsel patients on side effects, contraindications, and over-the-counter product options.
- Perform clinical services such as administering immunizations and flu shots.
- Manage pharmacy workflow, including opening and closing duties and shift transitions.
- Process insurance claims and resolve payment rejections.
- Assist with staff hiring, training, and performance coaching.
- Maintain proficiency in pharmacy systems like Intercom Plus and register operations.
- Engage with the local medical community and participate in outreach activities to promote pharmacy services.
What you'll need#
- A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution, or the willingness to obtain one prior to the start date.
- Willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure from the Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Certification as an immunizer, or the willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Burlington, Vermont.
- The position is on-site and full-time.
- This is a paid internship.
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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