Pharmacy Intern

As a Pharmacy Intern, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and contributing to the success of our pharmacy team at Walgreens.

• Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers, addressing their questions and concerns regarding medication usage, interactions, and preventive healthcare services.
• Ensure the proper compounding, dispensation, review, and verification of prescribed medications, adhering to regulatory guidelines and company policies.
• Support the efficient workflow of the pharmacy, collaborating with the pharmacy manager to optimize financials, inventory management, and customer experience.
• Engage with customers, resolving issues promptly, and providing assistance with products and services, promoting a positive customer experience.
• Develop strong relationships with customers, anticipating their needs, and proactively offering services to enhance their experience.
• Perform pharmacist tasks, including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Ensure the pharmacy operates in accordance with regulations, company policies, and standards, maintaining a safe and compliant environment.
• Assist the pharmacy manager in establishing procedures that promote efficient workflow, assigning roles, coordinating activities, and soliciting employee suggestions.
• Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy systems, including Intercom Plus, registers, automation, and StoreNET, providing support to customers and pharmacy staff.
• Propose and implement enhancements to pharmacy systems to promote productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure accurate processing of insurance claims, resolving customer issues, and preventing payment rejections, following up with insurance companies and medical providers as needed.
• Follow up with medical providers' offices to clarify prescribed medications, dosages, refills, interactions, and allergies, suggesting alternative medications and answering medical provider questions.
• Perform retail, clinical, and wellness services, such as immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness, promoting preventive healthcare services.
• Assist and support the pharmacy manager in analyzing performance data, including pharmacy financials, customer service, and implementation of procedures for pharmacy asset protection and inventory management.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with the local medical community, participating in community outreach activities to promote the pharmacy business and enhance growth opportunities.
• Partner with Central Pharmacy Operations for customer registration, 3rd party reviews, and resolving customer issues to support the Well Experience locations.
• Conduct virtual product reviews, following specific company procedures and guidelines, reducing transactional tasks in virtual environments.
• Assist the Pharmacy Manager with staff hiring and training, reinforcing direction, coaching, and providing constructive feedback to foster employee development.
• Promote teamwork and motivate team members by establishing expectations, monitoring progress, and recognizing achievements.
• Maintain current knowledge and skills related to pharmacy and healthcare by reading pharmacy-related journals, company publications, and communications, pursuing best practices to enhance performance.
• Obtain necessary certifications, education credits, and training, such as People Plus Learning modules, as required by the Company.
• Seek professional development by monitoring performance, soliciting constructive feedback, and leveraging the pharmacy manager and store manager as mentors and coaches.

• Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited educational institution prior to the start date in position.
• Willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure from the respective Board of Pharmacy in the states within the district within 90 days of hire per district guidelines.
• Experience performing prescription dispensing activities that demonstrate a strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws.
• Certified Immunizer or willingness to become an immunizer within 90 days of hire.

This information is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The current salary range for this position is $28.60 per hour - $44.00 per hour. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors, including geography, skills, and abilities, education, experience, and other relevant factors.

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We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.