About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will support the pharmacy team by providing clinical services and ensuring efficient daily operations. You will balance patient consultations with administrative tasks, helping to manage inventory, financial performance, and team development. This role focuses on transitioning pharmacy services from transactional interactions to personalized patient care.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services, including medication counseling, drug interaction reviews, and preventive healthcare services like immunizations and flu shots.
- Manage the compounding, dispensing, and verification of prescriptions while following regulatory guidelines and company policies.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with workflow optimization, staff coaching, and performance analysis.
- Engage with customers to resolve issues, answer questions, and build long-term relationships.
- Process insurance claims and coordinate with medical providers to clarify prescriptions or suggest alternatives.
- Handle pharmacy opening, closing, and shift-change responsibilities.
- Maintain knowledge of pharmacy systems and participate in community outreach to support local healthcare needs.
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.
Location & details#
- Location: Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Schedule: Rolling term.
- Compensation: $33.50 to $45.30 per hour, depending on experience and location.
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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