About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice. You will follow a comprehensive training roadmap, including Key Learning Experiences and time with district leaders, to prepare for a future Pharmacist role. You will assist the pharmacy team with daily operations, ensuring prescriptions are filled accurately and safely while providing service that meets patient needs.
What you'll do#
- Follow company Standard Operating Procedures and pharmacy workflow at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off stations.
- Create personalized patient experiences and solve or escalate patient problems.
- Offer immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone.
- Field medical questions, solicit patient medical history, and offer counseling under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and contact prescribers to clarify orders or facilitate medication changes.
- Provide coaching and training to pharmacy team members.
- Complete inventory activities, such as putting away deliveries, cycle counts, and returns-to-stock.
- Comply with all laws, regulations, and ethical principles regarding patient privacy, safety, and controlled-substance dispensing.
- Where permissible, obtain Technician Immunizer status, educate patients on vaccines, and monitor for adverse reactions.
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 concentrating on tasks, pivoting between responsibilities, and maintaining accuracy.
- Strong communication skills, including active listening and the ability to explain information to patients and colleagues.
- Mathematical skills for dispensing-related problem solving.
- Ability to remain mobile for extended periods, reach overhead, and lift up to 20 lbs.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
- Preferred: Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Location & details#
- Location: Duncanville, Texas.
- Schedule: Part-time, rolling term.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- 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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