About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will support pharmacy operations while gaining practical experience in a retail setting. This role focuses on patient care, medication management, and team collaboration. You will work on-site in Stamford, Connecticut, helping to maintain efficient pharmacy workflows and high standards of service.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers, including medication usage, side effects, and preventive healthcare.
- Perform core pharmacist tasks such as compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
- Engage with patients by greeting them, offering assistance, and resolving issues to ensure a positive experience.
- Ensure pharmacy operations follow all regulations, company policies, and state and federal controlled substance laws.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with procedures, inventory management, asset protection, and staff training.
- Process insurance claims accurately and coordinate with medical providers to clarify prescriptions.
- Perform clinical and wellness services, including immunizations.
- Participate in community outreach to promote pharmacy services.
- Maintain proficiency in pharmacy information technology systems.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Experience with prescription dispensing and a working knowledge of controlled substance laws.
- Status as a Certified Immunizer or willingness to become one within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Stamford, Connecticut.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
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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