Pharmacy Intern: Immunizations, Patient Care & Growth

Walgreens; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is seeking a post-graduate pharmacy associate to work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role focuses on dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and stimulating processes that improve patient outcomes while upholding regulatory and company policies.

You will contribute to inventory management, workflow optimization, and customer experience enhancements, aiming to advance pharmacy services and support the pharmacy manager across daily operations.

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.
• 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.
• Performs pharmacist tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
• Reviews, interprets and accurately dispenses prescribed medications when necessitated by workload.
• Ensures the pharmacy operates in accordance to regulations, company policies and standards. Assists pharmacy manager with establishing procedures that promotes the efficient workflow of the pharmacy including assigning roles, coordinating activities and soliciting employee suggestions. Responsible for the opening and closing of the pharmacy and shift change duties.
• Ensures the use of all elements of the Good Faith Dispensing policy in conjunction with state and federal controlled substance laws when filling prescriptions.
• Maintains current knowledge of information technology associated with pharmacy systems such as Intercom Plus, registers, automation, StoreNET to provide support to customers as well as pharmacy staff.
• Ensures the accurate processing of insurance claims to resolve customer issues and prevent payment rejections.
• Follows-up with medical providers’ offices to clarify prescribed medications, dosages, refills, interactions and allergies to suggest alternative medications, and answer medical provider questions.
• Performs retail, clinical, and wellness services such as immunizations, flu shots, diabetes awareness and other preventive healthcare services.
• Assists and supports the pharmacy manager in analyzing performance data including pharmacy financial, customer service, and implementation of procedures for pharmacy asset protection and inventory management.
• Develops and maintains good relationships with local medical community including physicians, nurses, and other health care providers.
• Partners with Central Pharmacy Operations for customer registration, 3rd party reviews, and assists with resolving customer issues to support the Well Experience locations.

Education

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

Willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure within 45 days

Certified Immunizer or willing to become an immunizer within 90 days

Job description

Walgreens is seeking a post-graduate pharmacy associate to work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role focuses on dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and stimulating processes that improve patient outcomes while upholding regulatory and company policies.

You will contribute to inventory management, workflow optimization, and customer experience enhancements, aiming to advance pharmacy services and support the pharmacy manager across daily operations.