About the role#
As a Graduate Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your didactic pharmacy knowledge in real-world practice to prepare for a future role as a Pharmacist. 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 involves supporting pharmacy operations, ensuring patient safety, and gaining hands-on experience in store and district workflows.
What you'll do#
- Support the pharmacy team with daily operations, including prescription fulfillment and adherence to standard operating procedures.
- Operate pharmacy workstations such as production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Provide caring customer service, resolve patient problems, and field medical questions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and clarify details with prescribers when necessary.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and support to the pharmacy team.
- Complete inventory activities, including cycle counts and restocking.
- Support patient health services, including immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics.
- Educate patients about vaccines, obtain informed consent, and document patient information.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ethical principles.
What you'll need#
- PharmD graduate of a U.S. accredited program.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure within 120 days of graduation.
- Must possess or be in the process of obtaining valid intern or technician licensure.
- Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Strong communication, mathematical reasoning, and problem-resolution skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to complete training within the designated timeframe.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods, reach, stoop, and lift up to 20 lbs.
- 1+ years of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service is preferred.
- Ability to become immunization certified is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Rochester, Minnesota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, rolling term.
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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