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Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Pharmacy Graduate Intern - Non-US Education

PharmacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
InternshipLa Quinta, CA, USA$33.50 - $45.30 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited university outside the United States is required.
  • A Foreign Pharmacist Graduate Equivalency Certificate (FPGEC) is required.
  • An intern permit or certificate issued by the respective Board of Pharmacy is required if the state requires one.
  • Must be willing to obtain pharmacist licensure from the respective Board of Pharmacy in the states within the district within 45 days of completing intern hours.
  • Must be a certified immunizer or willing to become an immunizer within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Engage customers and patients by greeting them, offering assistance with products and services, resolving issues, and answering questions.
  • Model and share customer service practices with team members, including greeting customers, making eye contact, showing courtesy, proactively offering help, identifying needs, and serving customers until satisfied.
  • Build relationships with valuable customers by anticipating needs and offering services, including patient consultation, medication management, drug therapy reviews, immunizations, flu shots, diabetes awareness, and other retail, clinical, or wellness services.
  • Participate in community events as requested by the Store Manager, Healthcare Supervisor, District Manager, or Pharmacy Manager.
  • Under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, counsel patients about medicine usage, side effects, interactions, contraindications, privacy, generic and lower-cost medicines, and over-the-counter products; refer patients to medical providers as needed.
  • Perform pharmacist tasks, including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
  • Review, interpret, and accurately dispense prescribed medications when workload requires.
  • Ensure the pharmacy operates according to regulations, company policies, and standards; assist the Pharmacy Manager with procedures for efficient workflow, including assigning roles, coordinating activities, and soliciting employee suggestions.
  • Perform pharmacy opening, closing, and shift-change duties.
  • Apply the Good Faith Dispensing policy together with state and federal controlled-substance laws when filling prescriptions.
  • Maintain knowledge of pharmacy information systems, including Intercom Plus, registers, automation, and StoreNET, and propose and implement system enhancements to improve productivity.
  • Process insurance claims accurately, follow up with insurers and medical providers, and participate in third-party audits to resolve customer issues and prevent payment rejections.
  • Follow up with medical providers to clarify prescriptions, dosages, refills, interactions, and allergies; suggest alternative medications and answer provider questions.
  • Provide immunizations, flu shots, diabetes awareness, and other preventive healthcare services.
  • Assist the Pharmacy Manager in analyzing pharmacy financial, customer-service, asset-protection, and inventory-management performance data; review key performance indicators with the Pharmacy Manager, Store Manager, and Healthcare Supervisor.
  • Maintain relationships with local physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers, and participate in community outreach to promote the pharmacy and growth opportunities.
  • Partner with Central Pharmacy Operations on customer registration and third-party reviews, and help resolve customer issues at Well Experience locations.
  • In virtual environments, conduct virtual product reviews according to company procedures, including using photographs sent electronically by technicians during the F4 process to reduce transactional tasks.
  • Assist the Pharmacy Manager with staff hiring and training; reinforce the manager's direction through coaching, constructive feedback, customer-service monitoring, and employee development.
  • Promote teamwork and motivate team members by establishing expectations, monitoring and recognizing progress, and fostering a shared vision.
  • Maintain pharmacy and healthcare knowledge through journals, company publications, and communications; stay aware of retail and management developments and pursue practices that improve performance.
  • Obtain required certifications, education credits, and training, including People Plus Learning modules.
  • Pursue professional development by monitoring performance, soliciting constructive feedback, and using the Pharmacy Manager and Store Manager as mentors and coaches.
  • Support the Pharmacy Manager and Store Manager by communicating relevant corporate health and wellness services or strategy information to pharmacy staff.

About the Company

Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Walgreens is a retail pharmacy network in the United States that sells prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, health and wellness products, and offers photo services. It operates through a large network of stores and an online platform, enabling customers to order prescriptions or products online and pick them up the same day. Walgreens’ photo service lets customers print photos and create personalized gifts such as photo books, cards, invitations, and other custom items via in-store kiosks or online. The company differentiates itself with a nationwide store footprint, integrated pharmacy and health services, and the ability to deliver convenience through online ordering and same-day pickup. Its goal is to provide convenient access to medications and health-related products while expanding personalized consumer services to improve everyday wellness.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$25M
Headquarters
Deerfield, IL
Founded
1901

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