Pharmacy Intern Grad

Walgreens Boots Alliance • Santa Maria, CA

448d • $59,488 - $91,520

About The Position

The Pharmacy Intern Grad position at Walgreens in Santa Maria, California, is designed for individuals pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree. The role focuses on providing pharmacy consulting services, ensuring the proper compounding and dispensation of medications, and enhancing customer experience through effective communication and healthcare services. Interns will support pharmacy operations, assist in staff training, and engage with the local medical community to promote pharmacy services.

Requirements

• Willingness to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an accredited educational institution prior to the start date.
• Willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure from the respective Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
• Experience performing prescription dispensing activities with knowledge of state and federal controlled substance laws.
• Certified Immunizer or willingness to become an immunizer within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in customer service or retail pharmacy environment.
• Knowledge of pharmacy operations and workflow optimization.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services.
• Resolve customer issues in a timely manner and answer questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Model and share customer service best practices with team members.
• Develop strong relationships with valuable customers by anticipating their needs and proactively offering services.
• Counsel patients regarding medicine usage, side effects, interactions, and privacy.
• Perform pharmacist tasks including compounding, drug therapy reviews, and medication management.
• Ensure the pharmacy operates in accordance with regulations and company policies.
• Assist pharmacy manager in establishing efficient workflow procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of pharmacy systems and propose enhancements for productivity.
• Ensure accurate processing of insurance claims and follow up with providers.
• Perform retail, clinical, and wellness services such as immunizations and diabetes awareness.
• Assist pharmacy manager in analyzing performance data and reviewing KPIs.
• Develop relationships with local medical community and participate in outreach activities.
• Support Central Pharmacy Operations for customer registration and issue resolution.
• Assist Pharmacy Manager with staff hiring and training, and provide feedback on performance.
• Promote teamwork and motivate team members by establishing expectations and recognizing progress.
• Maintain current knowledge and skills related to pharmacy and healthcare.
• Obtain necessary certifications and pursue professional development opportunities.
• Communicate relevant corporate health and wellness information to pharmacy staff.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly salary ranging from $28.60 to $44.00 per hour based on various factors.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Health and wellness benefits as outlined in the company benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed