About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice while preparing for future responsibilities as a Pharmacist. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to complete a training roadmap, gaining hands-on experience with store, district, and regional operations. This role focuses on supporting pharmacy teams to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient prescription fulfillment while developing your clinical and technical skills.
What you'll do#
- Complete a comprehensive training roadmap, including Key Learning Experiences and activities.
- Follow pharmacy workflow procedures for prescription fulfillment at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off stations.
- Contribute to positive patient experiences by offering immunizations, fielding medical questions, and providing counseling under pharmacist supervision.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and facilitate medication changes where allowed.
- Provide in-the-moment coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Perform basic inventory activities, such as cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and processing medication deliveries.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies regarding patient privacy and safety.
- Deliver health care services including point-of-care testing and vaccinations, which includes educating patients, monitoring for adverse reactions, and documenting patient information.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or acceptance to 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.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is preferred.
- At least one year of related experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting is preferred.
- Ability to become immunization certified is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: MacHesney Park, Illinois.
- 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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