About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your classroom learning to real-world practice. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to complete a comprehensive training roadmap. This role focuses on developing your skills in preparation for a future Pharmacist position while supporting daily pharmacy operations.
What you'll do#
- Follow pharmacy workflow procedures to ensure safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
- Assist the pharmacy team to keep operations running smoothly.
- Provide caring service to patients, including fielding medical questions and soliciting information on medical history.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and facilitate medication changes when necessary.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Complete inventory activities such as putting away medication deliveries and cycle counts.
- Educate patients on the importance of vaccines and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Deliver patient health care services, including immunizations and point-of-care testing, where permitted by law.
- Maintain flexibility for scheduling and travel to other store locations within the market.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure, or be in the process of obtaining one.
- At least 1 year of related experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Ability to become immunization certified.
- Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot between duties, and confirm prescription accuracy.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to use active listening.
- Mathematical skills for solving problems related to prescription dispensing.
- Ability to remain upright and mobile for extended periods, reach overhead, and perform repetitive finger movements.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally and 10 lbs frequently.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Alamitos, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time.
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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