About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad at Walgreens, you will focus on patient care and pharmacy operations. This full-time, on-site role involves providing consulting services, managing medication safety, and supporting the pharmacy manager in daily store functions. You will work to build relationships with patients while ensuring that pharmacy services meet regulatory standards and company policies.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting regarding medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare like immunizations.
- Perform compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
- Counsel patients on medicine usage, side effects, generics, and over-the-counter products.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with workflow coordination, inventory management, and financial performance.
- Greet customers, resolve issues, and model customer service best practices.
- Process insurance claims and coordinate with medical providers to clarify prescriptions or suggest alternatives.
- Maintain pharmacy operations, including opening, closing, and shift-change duties.
- Participate in community outreach and maintain relationships with local medical providers.
- Coach and support pharmacy staff to foster team development and performance.
- Stay current on healthcare knowledge and complete required certifications or training.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution prior to the start date.
- Willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure from the Board of Pharmacy in the district states within 90 days of hire.
- Must be a Certified Immunizer or willing to become one within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- Role type: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: $33.50 to $45.30 per hour.
- Status: This position is paid and open on a rolling basis.
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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