About the role#
As a 3rd year Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your classroom learning to real-world practice. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to complete a training roadmap, gaining experience in pharmacy operations while preparing for future responsibilities as a pharmacist. This role requires you to support pharmacy teams, ensure safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, and provide caring service to our patients.
What you'll do#
- Follow company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow at every workstation.
- Contribute to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and care during interactions, including at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone.
- Offer to counsel patients, field medical questions, and solicit medical history under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Handle telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and contact them to clarify orders or facilitate medication changes.
- Provide coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Complete basic inventory tasks like putting away deliveries, cycle counts, and returns.
- Deliver patient health care services, including immunizations and point-of-care testing, where permitted by law.
- Educate patients on vaccines, monitor for adverse reactions, and document patient information.
What you'll need#
- Acceptance into or active enrollment in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure, or be in the process of obtaining it.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Capacity to concentrate on tasks, pivot quickly between duties, and confirm prescription accuracy.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
- Ability to use math to solve problems, such as calculating medication dosages and supplies.
- Skill in identifying challenging interactions and choosing the best course of action.
- Ability to remain upright for long periods, reach, stoop, and lift up to 20 lbs.
Location & details#
- Location: Kenton, Ohio.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- This position is paid.
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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