Pharmacy Graduate Intern: Patient Care & Immunizations

Walgreens; Virginia; On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens Boots Alliance in Virginia seeks a post-graduate pharmacy associate to engage in activities under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, satisfying State Board requirements and providing consulting to customers on medication use, interactions, and preventive care such as immunizations.

Responsibilities include compounding, dispensing, review, and verification of prescribed medications, while supporting efficient pharmacy workflow, inventory management, and customer experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from accredited University outside the United States.
• Foreign Pharmacist Graduate Equivalency Certificate (FPGEC).
• Intern permit/certificate issued by the respective Board of Pharmacy, if required.
• Willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure from the respective Board of Pharmacy in the states within the district within 45 days of completion of intern hours.
• Experience performing prescription dispensing activities that demonstrate a strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws.
• Certified Immunizer or willing to become an immunizer within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, counsels patients and answers their questions regarding usage of medicine, side effects, interactions, contraindications, patient information privacy, generics, less expensive medicines, over-the-counter products, and refers to medical provider as needed to ensure medication is taken correctly, health needs addressed, and satisfaction with service.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from accredited University outside the United States

FPGEC

Intern permit/certificate

Pharmacist licensure readiness

Immunizer certification or willingness

Job description

Walgreens Boots Alliance in Virginia seeks a post-graduate pharmacy associate to engage in activities under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, satisfying State Board requirements and providing consulting to customers on medication use, interactions, and preventive care such as immunizations.

Responsibilities include compounding, dispensing, review, and verification of prescribed medications, while supporting efficient pharmacy workflow, inventory management, and customer experience