About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will bridge the gap between your academic training and real-world practice. This role is designed to prepare you for a future as a Pharmacist by immersing you in retail pharmacy operations. You will follow a comprehensive training roadmap within 120 days of graduation to build your expertise in store, district, and regional workflows.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team in filling prescriptions accurately, safely, and promptly.
- Follow standard operating procedures at all workstations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Provide patient care by answering medical questions, soliciting health histories, and offering immunizations under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Handle telephonic prescriptions and coordinate with prescribers to clarify medication orders.
- Complete inventory tasks such as cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and processing medication deliveries.
- Coach and mentor team members, share best practices, and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment.
- Educate patients on vaccines, obtain informed consent, and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Remain flexible with scheduling, including nights and weekends, and travel to other market locations as business needs require.
What you'll need#
- PharmD graduate of a U.S. accredited program.
- Ability to obtain required pharmacist licensure within state-mandated timeframes.
- Valid intern or technician licensure, or be in the process of obtaining one.
- Strong communication skills, including active listening and the ability to explain information clearly.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot between responsibilities, and perform mathematical calculations for prescription dispensing.
- Physical ability to remain upright for extended periods, lift up to 20 lbs, and perform repetitive hand movements.
- Close visual acuity for transcribing, reading, and inspecting small parts.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in a pharmacy, retail, or medical setting.
- Preferred: Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and the ability to become immunization certified.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, part-time position located in the United States.
- The role operates on a rolling basis.
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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