About the role#
The Pharmacy Intern Grad role supports pharmacy operations and patient care in a retail setting. This position focuses on clinical services, medication management, and team support to ensure pharmacy efficiency and customer satisfaction.
What you'll do#
- Provide pharmacy consulting services and answer patient questions regarding medication usage, side effects, and health needs.
- Perform pharmacist tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with workflow, inventory management, and financial performance analysis.
- Engage with customers to resolve issues and provide clinical services like immunizations and wellness screenings.
- Handle administrative duties such as processing insurance claims and communicating with medical providers.
- Support the pharmacy team through staff training and coaching.
- Manage pharmacy opening, closing, and shift change procedures.
- Engage with the local medical community and participate in outreach activities.
What you'll need#
- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited institution before the start date.
- Ability to secure pharmacist licensure from the state Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
- Status as a certified immunizer or willingness to become certified within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Islandia, New York.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
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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