About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your classroom learning to real-world pharmacy operations. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to complete a comprehensive training roadmap, gaining experience in store, district, and regional operations. This role prepares you for future responsibilities as a Pharmacist by immersing you in daily pharmacy workflows and patient care.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team to ensure operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled safely and accurately.
- Follow company standard operating procedures and workflow protocols at every workstation.
- Provide patient care by offering counseling, fielding medical questions, and gathering medical history.
- Communicate with prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes.
- Deliver health services including immunizations and point-of-care testing, while educating patients on vaccine importance.
- Monitor for and respond to adverse reactions.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Complete basic inventory tasks such as cycle counts, returns, and organizing deliveries.
- Contribute to a positive patient experience through empathetic and professional service.
What you'll need#
- Acceptance into or active enrollment in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Possession of, or progress toward, valid intern or technician licensure as required.
- Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Ability to complete all required training within the designated timeframe.
Location & details#
- Location: Encinitas, California.
- 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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