About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice. 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 focuses on supporting pharmacy teams to deliver quality care while you develop the skills necessary for a future Pharmacist position.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team to ensure operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled safely and accurately.
- Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at all workstations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Provide caring service to patients, including offering counseling and fielding medical questions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and clarify details with prescribers.
- Complete inventory activities such as cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and processing medication deliveries.
- Deliver patient health care services, including immunizations and point-of-care testing, once required training and certifications are obtained.
- Educate patients about vaccines, monitor for adverse reactions, and document patient information.
- Contribute to a high-performing team by sharing best practices and providing coaching to colleagues.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies regarding patient privacy and safety.
- Travel to other stores within the market to work shifts as needed.
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 complete all required training within the designated timeframe.
- Availability to work a schedule that includes nights and weekends.
- Strong communication skills, mathematical reasoning, and problem-resolution abilities.
- At least 1 year of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Ability to become immunization certified.
- Physical capability to remain upright for extended periods, reach overhead, stoop, and lift up to 20 lbs.
Location & details#
- Location: Melissa, Texas.
- Employment Type: Part-time, rolling term.
- 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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