Pharmacy Intern Jobs in Illinois
Pharmacy Intern jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield, where major health systems, retail chains, and integrated pharmacy networks maintain consistent intern pipelines. Walgreens, headquartered in Deerfield, along with Advocate Health Care and the University of Illinois Health system, are among the most active employers in the state. Demand is especially strong in retail pharmacy operations, hospital clinical rotations, and managed care settings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary:
Collaborates with cross-functional corporate pharmacy teams across Walgreens to support strategic decision-making and drive departmental initiatives. Contributes to projects aligned with business goals and provides analytical insights.
Selected pharmacy interns will spend 12 weeks at our corporate headquarters in Deerfield, IL. Housing available for non-local candidates outside of Deerfield (55+ miles)
Job Responsibility:
- Supports strategy development for the assigned business unit through research, analysis, and collaboration.
- Leverages data tools and business intelligence resources to generate actionable insights and recommendations.
- Provides operational and analytical support to internal teams, enhancing cross-divisional coordination.
- Collects and shares feedback to improve pharmacy programs and enhance patient and team member experiences.
- Supports pharmacy execution across pharmacy teams.
- Coordinates project plans and status updates, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Identifies opportunities to improve policies and processes.
- Assists in developing Communications, Job Aids, and SOPs.
- Contributes to strategic projects, delivering outcomes aligned with business priorities and presenting findings to leadership.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to internal stakeholders and leadership summarizing findings, recommendations, or project updates.
About Walgreens
Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be a current student enrolled in an accredited school of Pharmacy program.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Willing to travel up to 5% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
Preferred Qualifications
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits
Salary Range: $15 - $33.65 / Hourly
Job Summary:
Collaborates with cross-functional corporate pharmacy teams across Walgreens to support strategic decision-making and drive departmental initiatives. Contributes to projects aligned with business goals and provides analytical insights.
Selected pharmacy interns will spend 12 weeks at our corporate headquarters in Deerfield, IL. Housing available for non-local candidates outside of Deerfield (55+ miles)
Job Responsibility:
- Supports strategy development for the assigned business unit through research, analysis, and collaboration.
- Leverages data tools and business intelligence resources to generate actionable insights and recommendations.
- Provides operational and analytical support to internal teams, enhancing cross-divisional coordination.
- Collects and shares feedback to improve pharmacy programs and enhance patient and team member experiences.
- Supports pharmacy execution across pharmacy teams.
- Coordinates project plans and status updates, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Identifies opportunities to improve policies and processes.
- Assists in developing Communications, Job Aids, and SOPs.
- Contributes to strategic projects, delivering outcomes aligned with business priorities and presenting findings to leadership.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to internal stakeholders and leadership summarizing findings, recommendations, or project updates.
About Walgreens
Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be a current student enrolled in an accredited school of Pharmacy program.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Willing to travel up to 5% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
Preferred Qualifications
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits
Salary Range: $15 - $33.65 / Hourly
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Pharmacy Intern Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health52
- Walgreens16
- Meijer4
- Walmart4
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance15
- Retail3
- Distribution & Wholesale2
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pharmacy intern jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois pharmacy intern registration issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Current enrollment in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program at an Illinois or recognized out-of-state college
- Completed introductory pharmacy practice experience hours as required by the pharmacy program
- Proficiency with pharmacy dispensing software such as QS/1, PioneerRx, or Epic Willow
- Strong communication skills for patient counseling and collaboration with licensed pharmacists and care teams
- Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends in retail or hospital settings
Pharmacy Intern Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pharmacy intern in Illinois?
You become a pharmacy intern in Illinois by registering with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation while enrolled in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program. The registration is required before you can practice under pharmacist supervision in any Illinois setting. Most programs coordinate the registration process during your first professional year, and the credential must remain active throughout all practice experience rotations.
Which companies hire pharmacy interns in Illinois?
Employers hiring pharmacy interns in Illinois right now include CVS Health, Walgreens, and Meijer, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's dense network of integrated health systems and the presence of Walgreens headquarters in Deerfield means intern openings appear across both retail and clinical settings throughout the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most pharmacy intern jobs?
Chicago, Marion, and Decatur have the most pharmacy intern openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates due to its concentration of major hospital systems, retail pharmacy chains, and specialty clinics, while Peoria and Springfield generate steady demand from regional medical centers and community pharmacy networks anchored by facilities like OSF HealthCare and Memorial Health.
Are there remote pharmacy intern jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they are rare. Pharmacy intern work is largely hands-on, requiring direct supervision by a licensed pharmacist in a dispensing or clinical environment. About 0% of pharmacy intern openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions are typically limited to managed care or pharmacy benefits management roles that emphasize medication review and administrative tasks rather than dispensing.
How can I get hired as a pharmacy intern in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to retail chains and hospital systems that routinely onboard first-year pharmacy students for part-time intern roles. Walgreens and Advocate Health Care both run structured programs in Illinois that accept students early in their PharmD coursework. Obtaining your Illinois pharmacy intern registration as soon as your program allows signals eligibility and readiness to employers, and prior experience as a pharmacy technician at an Illinois independent or chain pharmacy is one of the most effective ways to move into a paid intern position.
Where can I find and apply to pharmacy intern jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to pharmacy intern jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your program requirements and availability and apply directly to the ones that match.
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