- Company: WALGREENS
- Location: Fox Valley, DuPage County
- Full Time
- Fox Valley, DuPage County
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Walgreens at a glance
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SEC filings mentioning "WALGREENS": 10,000+ — search EDGAR
FDA-registered drug labeler (WALGREENS CO.) — via openFDA NDC Directory
OSHA safety record: 5 confirmed violations across 3 inspections — via OSHA Establishment Search
Walgreens operates as part of Walgreens Boots Alliance (ticker WBA), a U.S.-based retail pharmacy group formed when Walgreens completed its Alliance Boots combination (around 2014–2015). Corporate headquarters are in Deerfield, Illinois. Public material frames WBA as a large multichannel pharmacy and retail operator rather than a pure clinic employer.
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Source: Wikipedia
Pharmacy Graduate Intern (Non-US Education) at WALGREENS in Fox Valley, DuPage County.
About the Role
This full‑time position supports recent pharmacy graduates who earned their degree outside the United States as they complete supervised practice required for state licensure. Interns work directly under a licensed pharmacist, contributing to patient care while meeting all State Board of Pharmacy obligations.
What You'll Do
- Perform post‑graduate pharmacy tasks under the direct guidance of a licensed pharmacist.
- Provide medication counseling to customers, covering proper usage, potential drug interactions, and preventive health topics.
- Administer immunizations and other preventive healthcare services in accordance with pharmacy protocols.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations.
- Assist with daily pharmacy operations, including prescription processing and inventory management.
- Participate in team meetings and training sessions to develop professional competencies.
What We're Looking For
- A pharmacy degree (PharmD or equivalent) obtained from an institution outside the United States.
- Eligibility to obtain an intern pharmacist license in the state of Illinois.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective patient consultations.
- Foundational knowledge of pharmacology, medication safety, and immunization practices.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a healthcare team.
- Commitment to upholding WALGREENS’ standards for customer care and regulatory compliance.
About WALGREENS
WALGREENS is a trusted community pharmacy dedicated to improving health and wellbeing across the nation. With a presence in neighborhoods from coast to coast, the company combines convenient access to medications, wellness services, and preventive care to help people live healthier lives. Employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and community impact.
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What people say about Walgreens
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- Why I Had to Buy My Wife's Inhaler on the Dark Web
- I Waited 19 Months for the Magic Coin Card and It Was a Big Disappointment
- CVS Health Quits U.S. Chamber Over Stance on Smoking
- Out of control San Francisco shoplifting forcing Walgreens to close 17 stores
- Google Wing Launching US Drone Deliveries with FedEx, Walgreens
- My benchmark's Python column was N/A for a year — CPython's 4300-digit limit, and eight other bugs
Recent news
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- Man charged after firing gun in Granger Walgreens parking lot - WNDU
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- EPD: Pedestrian hit by vehicle near Evansville Walgreens - 14 News
- Affidavit says former Marine was shot, killed on Walgreens floor - El Paso Times
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Working in Fox Valley, DuPage County
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The role is listed for Fox Valley / DuPage County, Illinois, with display context around Fox Valley Mall, Aurora, and Naperville Township. Illinois is a Midwest state bordering Lake Michigan, with large population and economy hubs in the Chicago metro; DuPage sits in that suburban ring with mall-area retail and transit-style commuting patterns common to big-box pharmacy shifts.
Illinois is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders on Lake Michigan to its northeast, the Mississippi River to its west, and the Wabash and Ohio rivers to its south. Of the fifty U.S. states, Illinois has the fifth-largest gross domestic product (GDP), the sixth-largest population, and the 25th-most land area. Its capital city is Springfield in the center of the state, a
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 215,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Home prices in Illinois (year over year): +5.8% — via FRED
Median household income in DuPage County: $110,502 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in DuPage County: 28 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in DuPage County: Drove Alone (65%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in DuPage County: 95% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Typical climate: average high 59°F / low 41°F year-round (summers around 82°F, winters around 19°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Most walkable (18.7/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,581/mo (1BR) · $1,781/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 221m (725 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
About this role & career path
This intern title is a bridge from non-U.S. pharmacy education toward U.S. practice readiness under chain-pharmacy supervision—not a licensed pharmacist role by itself. Progress typically tracks hours, competency sign-offs, and state board requirements rather than a fixed internal ladder in the provided data.
Build the skills for this role
Prioritize U.S. pharmacy operations literacy, counseling English, and board/intern rules for non-U.S. grads. Low-cost learning: Saylor Academy — Health Sciences courses (free); Coursera — audit-track healthcare courses (free to learn).
Be ready to explain your non-U.S. pharmacy degree path, eligibility for Illinois intern status, and how you handle high-volume retail counseling, controlled-substance awareness, and escalation to the pharmacist-in-charge. Expect scenario questions on wait-time pressure and patient privacy.
Watch & learn
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Strong fit if you want chain-pharmacy hours toward U.S. readiness and can work retail pace in suburban DuPage. Weak fit if you need remote work (listing is on-site) or verified pay/culture data before applying—those are not in the source set.
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Listing facts
- Role Pharmacy Graduate Intern (Non-US Education)
- Employer Walgreens
- Location Fox Valley, DuPage County
- Type Full Time
- Posted July 4, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-08
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (289 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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- Hacker News — Why I Had to Buy My Wife's Inhaler on the Dark Web
- Hacker News — I Waited 19 Months for the Magic Coin Card and It Was a Big Disappointment
- Hacker News — CVS Health Quits U.S. Chamber Over Stance on Smoking
- Hacker News — CVS Health Quits U.S. Chamber Over Stance on Smoking
- Hacker News — Out of control San Francisco shoplifting forcing Walgreens to close 17 stores
- Hacker News — Google Wing Launching US Drone Deliveries with FedEx, Walgreens
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