Pharmacy Intern: Patient Care & Immunizations

Walgreens; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 4,615,000 - 6,241,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens in the United States is seeking a Pharmacist to provide medication consulting, dispense prescriptions, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. You will support workflow, optimize pharmacy operations, and contribute to excellent patient care with immunizations and wellness services.

The role emphasizes patient education, collaborative care with providers, and maintaining high standards of service while supporting store leadership in achieving health outcomes for the community.

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited educational institution prior to the start date in position.
• 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.
• Certified Immunizer or willing to become an immunizer within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues in a timely manner and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits and Walgreens service traits.
• Develops strong relationships with most valuable customers by anticipating customer needs and proactively offering services, including immunizations and diabetes awareness.
• 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.
• Performs pharmacist tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
• Ensures the pharmacy operates in accordance to regulations, company policies and standards; assists with efficient workflow, opening/closing and shift changes.
• Maintains compliance with Good Faith Dispensing policies and state/federal laws when filling prescriptions.
• Maintains knowledge of pharmacy systems (Intercom Plus, registers, automation, StoreNET) and proposes enhancements to improve productivity.
• Ensures accurate processing of insurance claims and follows up with insurers and providers to prevent denials.
• Follows up with medical providers to clarify prescriptions, dosages, refills, interactions and allergies.
• Performs retail, clinical, and wellness services such as immunizations, flu shots, diabetes awareness and other preventive care.
• Assists in analyzing performance data and improving pharmacy operations, including asset protection and inventory management.
• Develops relationships with local medical community and participates in community outreach to promote growth.
• Partners with Central Pharmacy Operations for customer registration and third-party reviews; conducts virtual product reviews in certain environments.
• Assists Pharmacy Manager with staff hiring/training and fosters teamwork and development.
• Promotes teamwork by setting expectations and recognizing progress.
• Maintains knowledge of pharmacy/healthcare developments and pursues ongoing professional development.
• Supports management by communicating health services and strategy information to staff.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)

Job description

Walgreens in the United States is seeking a Pharmacist to provide medication consulting, dispense prescriptions, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. You will support workflow, optimize pharmacy operations, and contribute to excellent patient care with immunizations and wellness services.

The role emphasizes patient education, collaborative care with providers, and maintaining high standards of service while supporting store leadership in achieving health outcomes for the community.