About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to complete a comprehensive training roadmap. This role is designed to help you gain hands-on experience with store, district, and regional operations while preparing for future responsibilities as a pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Complete a comprehensive training roadmap and participate in key learning experiences.
- Assist the pharmacy team to ensure operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled accurately and safely.
- Follow all company standard operating procedures and workflow protocols at every workstation.
- Provide caring service to patients, including offering to counsel and fielding medical questions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Handle telephonic prescriptions and coordinate with prescribers to clarify or change medication orders.
- Support patient health services, including preparing and administering vaccines, educating patients on immunization, and monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Assist with basic inventory tasks, such as processing deliveries, cycle counts, and returns.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to team members and contribute to a high-performing team environment.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required by state regulations.
- Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Strong communication skills, including active listening and the ability to exchange information clearly.
- Mathematical proficiency for tasks such as calculating dosages and day supplies.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot quickly between responsibilities, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
- Physical ability to remain upright for extended periods, reach overhead, stoop, and perform repetitive finger movements.
- Capacity to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally and 10 lbs frequently.
Location & details#
- Location: Broomall, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- This is a paid internship.
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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