About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice. Under the direction of a preceptor, you will complete a training roadmap that includes Key Learning Experiences (KLEs) and hands-on work. This role prepares you for future responsibilities as a pharmacist while supporting pharmacy operations and patient care.
What you'll do#
- Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures at all workstations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Provide caring service to patients, including fielding medical questions, soliciting medical history, and offering immunizations.
- Handle telephonic prescriptions and clarify medication details with prescribers.
- Coach and mentor pharmacy team members while sharing best practices.
- Manage basic inventory tasks such as processing deliveries, cycle counts, and returns.
- Comply with all laws, regulations, and professional standards to ensure patient safety and privacy.
- Complete training to obtain Technician Immunizer status, educate patients on vaccines, and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Remain flexible with scheduling and travel to other store locations within the market as needed.
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.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication, active listening, and mathematical reasoning.
- Ability to concentrate, multitask, and resolve challenging patient or colleague interactions.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods, reach, stoop, and lift up to 20 lbs.
- Close visual acuity for tasks like reading, transcribing, and inspecting small parts.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
- Preferred: Ability to become immunization certified and proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Location & details#
- Location: Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
- Employment: Part-time, on-site.
- This is a paid internship with a rolling term.
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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