About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern Grad, you will provide pharmacy consulting services and ensure the accurate compounding, dispensing, and verification of medications. This full-time, on-site role focuses on supporting pharmacy operations, optimizing financial and inventory performance, and delivering a positive customer experience in a retail pharmacy setting.
What you'll do#
- Counsel patients on medication usage, side effects, interactions, and over-the-counter products.
- Perform pharmacist tasks such as drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with workflow procedures, staff training, and performance coaching.
- Engage with customers to resolve issues and promote healthcare services like immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness.
- Maintain pharmacy systems and technology, including Intercom Plus and StoreNET, to ensure productivity.
- Process insurance claims and coordinate with medical providers to clarify prescriptions and resolve patient needs.
- Participate in community outreach and maintain relationships with local healthcare providers.
- Support pharmacy opening, closing, and shift-change duties while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution prior to the start date.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure from the respective Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Certified Immunizer status or willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
- Commitment to maintaining pharmacy knowledge through journals and company training.
Location & details#
- Location: Hornell, New York.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Salary Range: $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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