About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will bridge the gap between your pharmacy school education and real-world practice. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to complete a comprehensive training roadmap, gaining hands-on experience in store, district, and regional operations. This role is designed to prepare you for future responsibilities as a pharmacist by immersing you in pharmacy team operations and patient care.
What you'll do#
- Support pharmacy teams in delivering our brand promise while ensuring operations run smoothly.
- Follow standard operating procedures at each workstation, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately.
- Provide caring service and contribute to a safe, inclusive culture.
- Offer to counsel patients, field medical questions, and solicit medical history under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and clarify details with prescribers.
- Complete basic inventory activities like cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and processing medication deliveries.
- Provide in-the-moment coaching to team members and share best practices.
- Deliver patient health care services, including immunizations and point-of-care testing, where permitted by law.
- Monitor for and respond to adverse reactions while educating patients on vaccine importance.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment or acceptance into an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required by state regulations.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Strong attention to detail to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
- Ability to pivot quickly between tasks and concentrate on specific duties for extended periods.
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication, including active listening.
- Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate dosages and supply needs.
- Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods, including reaching, stooping, and lifting up to 20 lbs.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
- Preferred: Ability to become immunization certified and proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Location & details#
- Location: Orlando, Florida.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: 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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