Pharmacy Intern: Immunizations & Patient Care

Walgreens; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is hiring a pharmacist to provide counseling, accurate dispensing, and clinical services including immunizations. The role ensures safe medication use, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with healthcare providers within a community pharmacy setting.

The position emphasizes patient care, process improvement, and contributing to enhanced customer experience and store performance. Training and certification in immunization are required or pursued within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree prior to start date.
• Willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure in the relevant state within district guidelines.
• Certified Immunizer or willing to become one within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients on medication usage, side effects, interactions, and privacy concerns.
• Perform pharmacy tasks including compounding, drug therapy review, verification and medication management.
• Ensure regulatory and company policy compliance; assist in opening/closing the pharmacy and shift changes.
• Maintain knowledge of pharmacy systems and support staff with IT tools; promote productivity.
• Engage with medical community and participate in outreach to grow pharmacy services.

Skills

Pharmacist licensure

Immunizer certification

PharmD degree (in progress)

Education

PharmD degree (in progress)

Job description

Walgreens is hiring a pharmacist to provide counseling, accurate dispensing, and clinical services including immunizations. The role ensures safe medication use, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with healthcare providers within a community pharmacy setting.

The position emphasizes patient care, process improvement, and contributing to enhanced customer experience and store performance. Training and certification in immunization are required or pursued within 90 days of hire.