About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice. You will follow a comprehensive training roadmap, including Key Learning Experiences, to prepare for a Pharmacist role. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to gain experience in pharmacy operations while supporting our team in delivering patient care.
What you'll do#
- Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations.
- Assist the team in keeping operations running smoothly to ensure prescriptions are filled safely and accurately.
- Provide caring service to patients at the register, drive-thru, and over the phone.
- Offer immunizations and other health services as permitted by law and training.
- Counsel patients, field medical questions, and collect medical history under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and assist with medication changes where allowed.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Complete inventory tasks such as cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and putting away deliveries.
- Comply with all company policies, federal and state laws, and ethical standards regarding patient privacy and controlled substances.
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 it.
- Ability to work nights and weekends with regular attendance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs, remain upright for extended periods, and perform repetitive finger movements.
- Strong communication skills, including active listening and the ability to explain information clearly.
- Mathematical skills to determine prescription quantities and day supplies.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
- Ability to become immunization certified once state regulations are met.
Location & details#
- Location: Swansea, Illinois.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Flexibility: You must be able to work at your home store and travel to other locations in the market to meet business needs.
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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