About the role#
As a 3rd Year Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to complete a training roadmap, gaining experience in store, district, and regional operations. This role focuses on preparing you for future responsibilities as a pharmacist while supporting the daily needs of the pharmacy team.
What you'll do#
- Complete a comprehensive training roadmap and key learning experiences.
- Assist the pharmacy team to ensure operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately.
- Follow company SOPs at all workstations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Provide caring service and show empathy during patient interactions.
- Offer to counsel and field medical questions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and clarify medication details.
- Provide coaching and training to pharmacy team members.
- Complete basic inventory activities such as cycle counts, returns, and putting away deliveries.
- Deliver patient health care services, including immunizations and point-of-care testing, where permitted by law.
- Educate patients about vaccines and monitor for adverse reactions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure, or be in the process of obtaining one.
- Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
- Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot quickly between duties, and confirm prescription accuracy.
- Strong mathematical skills for tasks like determining dosage and day supply.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.
- Ability to identify challenging interactions and choose the best course of action.
- 1+ years of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
- Ability to become immunization certified.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Location & details#
- Location: Woodland Hills, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, rolling term.
- Travel: Ability to work at your home store and travel to other locations within the market as needed.
About CVS Health
CVS Health operates as a public company within the hospitals and health care industry. Founded in 1963, the organization provides retail pharmacy, health insurance, and pharmacy benefits management services. It maintains a large workforce of over 140,000 employees. The company is headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
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