About the role#
As a Graduate Pharmacy Intern, you will transition your academic training into real-world practice. You will work under the direction of a preceptor and District Leader to complete a comprehensive training roadmap within 120 days of graduation. This role prepares you for future responsibilities as a Pharmacist by deepening your knowledge of pharmacy operations, patient safety, and quality assurance.
What you'll do#
- Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures for prescription fulfillment at all workstations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Assist the pharmacy team to ensure operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled accurately.
- Provide coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Deliver patient care services, including immunizations and point-of-care testing, after obtaining required Technician Immunizer status.
- Educate patients about vaccines, obtain informed consent, and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Field medical questions, take telephonic prescriptions, and facilitate medication changes under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Perform basic inventory activities, such as cycle counts and managing medication deliveries.
- Contribute to positive patient experiences through empathy and compassionate problem solving.
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 work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings.
- Ability to become immunization certified.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Ability to work in your home store and travel to other locations across the market.
- Strong focus, attention to detail, and the ability to pivot between tasks quickly.
- Mathematical skills for prescription calculations and problem-solving.
- Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Alabama.
- This is a part-time, on-site role.
- Employment is contingent upon obtaining pharmacist licensure within 120 days of graduation.
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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