About the role#
As a Graduate Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice while preparing for a Pharmacist role. You will work under the guidance of a preceptor and District Leader to complete a comprehensive training roadmap within 120 days of graduation. This role focuses on developing your skills in store, district, and regional operations while supporting the pharmacy team to ensure safe and accurate patient care.
What you'll do#
- Complete a training roadmap within 120 days of graduation.
- Assist the pharmacy team with daily operations, including prescription fulfillment at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off stations.
- Provide caring service to patients and demonstrate empathy in all interactions.
- Counsel patients and field medical questions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and clarify medication orders.
- Provide coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Perform inventory activities such as cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and putting away deliveries.
- Deliver health services including immunizations and point-of-care testing, where permitted by law.
- Educate patients about vaccines and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Travel to other stores in the market as needed to meet business requirements.
What you'll need#
- PharmD graduate of a U.S. accredited program.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure within 120 days of graduation.
- Valid intern or technician licensure, or be in the process of obtaining one.
- 1+ years of related experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
- Ability to become immunization certified.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
- Strong communication skills, including active listening and the ability to explain information clearly.
- Mathematical skills for calculating dosages and supply needs.
- Physical ability to remain upright for extended periods, lift up to 20 lbs, and reach or stoop to handle items.
Location & details#
- Location: Alaska, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time.
- Term: Rolling.
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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