Fall 2026
Pharmacy Intern
Posted on 8/3/2026
Walgreens
10,001+ employees
Global retail pharmacy and health services
Compensation Overview
$33.50 - $45.30/hr
Evans, CO, USA + 1 more
More locations: Denver, CO, USA
In Person
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- Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited educational institution prior to the start date.
- 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.
- Must be a certified immunizer or willing to become an immunizer within 90 days of hire.
- Provide pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding medication usage, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare services such as immunizations.
- Ensure proper compounding, dispensing, review, and verification of prescribed medications within regulatory guidelines and company policies and procedures.
- Support efficient pharmacy workflow and assist the pharmacy manager in optimizing pharmacy financials, inventory management, and customer experience.
- Engage customers and patients, offer assistance with products and services, resolve customer issues, and answer questions.
- Model and share customer service best practices with team members to deliver a positive customer experience.
- Develop relationships with valuable customers by anticipating needs and proactively offering healthcare services, including patient consultation, medication management, drug therapy reviews, immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness.
- Counsel patients regarding medication usage, side effects, interactions, contraindications, privacy, generic and lower-cost medicines, and over-the-counter products, referring them to medical providers as needed.
- Perform pharmacist tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, medication management, and accurate dispensing of prescribed medications.
- Ensure the pharmacy operates according to regulations, company policies, and standards.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with procedures that promote efficient workflow, including assigning roles, coordinating activities, and soliciting employee suggestions.
- Perform pharmacy opening, closing, and shift-change duties.
- Ensure compliance with Good Faith Dispensing policy and state and federal controlled-substance laws when filling prescriptions.
- Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy information systems, including Intercom Plus, registers, automation, and StoreNET, and propose and implement system enhancements.
- Process insurance claims accurately, resolve customer issues, prevent payment rejections, follow up with insurance companies and medical providers, and participate in third-party audits.
- Follow up with medical providers' offices to clarify prescriptions, dosages, refills, interactions, and allergies; suggest alternative medications and answer provider questions.
- Perform retail, clinical, and wellness services such as immunizations, flu shots, diabetes awareness, and other preventive healthcare services.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with analyzing performance data, pharmacy financials, customer service, asset protection, and inventory management; review key performance indicators with pharmacy and store leadership.
- Develop relationships with local physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers and participate in community outreach activities.
- Partner with Central Pharmacy Operations on customer registration, third-party reviews, and resolving customer issues at Well Experience locations.
- Conduct virtual product reviews in virtual environments according to company procedures and guidelines.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with staff hiring and training, coach staff, provide constructive feedback, monitor customer service, and foster employee development.
- Promote teamwork, motivate team members, establish expectations, monitor progress, recognize progress, and foster a shared vision.
- Maintain current pharmacy and healthcare knowledge through journals, company publications, and communications.
- Obtain required certifications, education credits, and training, including People Plus Learning modules.
- Pursue professional development by monitoring performance, soliciting constructive feedback, and using pharmacy and store managers as mentors and coaches.
- Communicate relevant corporate health and wellness services and strategy information to pharmacy staff.
Walgreens Boots Alliance operates a global network of retail pharmacies and health services. It sells prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, health and wellness products, and beauty items, and offers services such as vaccinations, health screenings, and consultations. Its product ecosystem blends pharmacy retail with care delivery through investments like VillageMD, which focuses on value-based primary care to improve health outcomes while managing costs. Unlike purely retail chains, Walgreens couples broad customer access with integrated care capabilities and a strong emphasis on health services, mental health resources, and inclusive corporate practices. The company aims to improve lives by delivering accessible health care and related products, driving sustainable growth through a consumer-centric model and expansion of primary care services across the United States.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Deerfield, Illinois
Founded
1901
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours