About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to provide care to patients. You will support a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment by assisting with patient safety, professional practice, regulatory requirements, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management. This role excludes final prescription verification.
What you'll do#
- Adopt and manage patient care programs to keep customers and patients healthy.
- Lead with empathy and compassion for patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues.
- Seek ways to grow, collaborate, and deliver better outcomes.
- Align others around the organization's purpose and gain commitment.
- Facilitate a team culture that promotes caring, energy, enthusiasm, and pride.
- Strive to provide patient immunizations once state regulations are met.
- Complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment or acceptance into an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- 0 to 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Valid intern or technician licensure, or be in the process of obtaining it.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to complete required training within state guidelines and the required timeframe.
- Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods.
- Physical ability to lift, scan, and bag items, as well as reach overhead and move items between low and high positions.
- Finger dexterity for typing and handling small parts.
- Close visual acuity for reading, viewing computer terminals, and inspecting small parts.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally and exert up to 20 lbs of force.
- Immunization eligibility is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Saint Louis, Missouri.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- This is a paid position.
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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