JOB SUMMARY

Supports the Pharmacy Health and Wellness division in day-to-day functions and assignments. Assists with projects directly related to the strategy and development of the division.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gains valuable insight in the Pharmacy Health and Wellness division through observations during management meetings and other interactions with pharmacy operations team. Of the areas selected within the division, the intern will be responsible for supporting and generating innovative ideas to support the field.
• Responsible for completion of one major project to be presented to select members of leadership.
• Attains an understanding of the daily responsibilities of pharmacy support management. Identifies and understands performance indicators to drive pharmacy quality and performance in the field.
• Gains knowledge and insight on various training programs and operation functions such as third party processing, pharmacy adherence, pharmacy quality, pharmacy regulatory affairs, and pharmacy optimization.
• Participates in meetings and strategy discussion on pharmacy operations. Will conduct analysis and utilize other evaluation tools to garner an understanding of operating processes.
• Learns about a corporate environment and the intangibles between corporate operatives and field operatives.
• Demonstrates proficiency in community practice pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, central processing pharmacy and all other pharmacy settings.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in an accredited pharmacy school with a graduation date in 2023 or 2024
• Minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Available from May 23 to August 12, 2022 (time off permitted for any school requirements, such as IPPE assignments)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Walgreens team member (e.g. licensed pharmacy technician/intern)
• Demonstrated leadership within pharmacy school and/or community
• Member of a professional pharmacy organization
• Professional interest in management and/or business

Founded over a century ago in 1901, Walgreens has a rich and colorful history of continuous improvement and innovation. From inventing the world’s first chocolate malted milkshake to the creation of one of the most popular and sophisticated mobile applications in retail shopping today, we have transformed ourselves into a leader within the retail and drug industry.

Walgreens, one of the nation’s largest drugstore chains, is included in the Retail Pharmacy USA Division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., a global leader in retail and wholesale pharmacy.