Pharmacy Intern: Patient Care & Medication Management

Walgreens; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a pharmacist to counsel customers on medication usage, interactions, and safety. The role includes compounding, dispensing, and ensuring regulatory compliance, with a focus on patient education and service excellence.

You will support pharmacy operations, assist in optimizing workflow, and contribute to a positive customer experience while maintaining privacy and accuracy in all tasks.

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

• Counsels patients and answers questions regarding usage of medicine, side effects, interactions, contraindications, patient information privacy, generics, less expensive medicines, over-the-counter products.
• Performs pharmacist tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
• Ensures the pharmacy operates in accordance to regulations, company policies and standards.

Skills

Customer service

Pharmacy knowledge

Medication counseling

Immunization administration

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)

Licensed Pharmacist in the U.S.

Job description

Walgreens in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a pharmacist to counsel customers on medication usage, interactions, and safety. The role includes compounding, dispensing, and ensuring regulatory compliance, with a focus on patient education and service excellence.

You will support pharmacy operations, assist in optimizing workflow, and contribute to a positive customer experience while maintaining privacy and accuracy in all tasks.