About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your classroom learning to real-world pharmacy practice. You will complete a comprehensive training roadmap designed to prepare you for a future role as a Pharmacist. This program provides hands-on experience in store, district, and regional operations under the guidance of a preceptor. You will support the pharmacy team to ensure operations run safely, accurately, and efficiently.
What you'll do#
- Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures at all workstations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly and accurately.
- Provide caring service to patients and assist with problem resolution.
- Offer to counsel and field medical questions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and clarify medication details.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to team members.
- Complete basic inventory activities, such as cycle counts and putting away deliveries.
- Deliver patient health care services, including immunizations and point-of-care testing, where permitted by law.
- Educate patients on the importance of vaccines and monitor for adverse reactions.
What you'll need#
- Current 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 work nights and weekends as required.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to concentrate on tasks for extended periods.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in basic math to solve problems related to prescription dispensing.
- Ability to remain mobile and lift up to 20 lbs.
- 1+ years of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service (preferred).
- Ability to become immunization certified (preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (preferred).
Location & details#
- Location: Largo, Florida.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, rolling term.
- Compensation: $20.00 - $23.75 per hour.
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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