About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your didactic pharmacy school learning into real-world practice. Under the direction of a preceptor, you will complete a training roadmap designed to provide hands-on experience in pharmacy operations. This role prepares you for future responsibilities as a pharmacist by integrating you into the pharmacy team and exposing you to store, district, and regional workflows.
What you'll do#
- Complete a comprehensive training roadmap and Key Learning Experiences.
- Assist the pharmacy team with prescription fulfillment, including operating workstations for production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Deliver caring service to patients and provide in-the-moment coaching to pharmacy team members.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures to maintain safety, privacy, and compliance.
- Offer to counsel patients, field medical questions, and take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers.
- Call prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes.
- Perform basic inventory activities, such as putting away deliveries and completing cycle counts.
- Provide patient health care services, including immunizations and point-of-care testing, while educating patients on vaccines and monitoring for adverse reactions.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required by state regulations.
- 1+ years of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Ability to become immunization certified.
- Strong mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with a focus on active listening.
- Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance including nights and weekends.
- Ability to work in your home store and travel to other locations across the market.
- Physical ability to remain upright for extended periods, lift up to 20 lbs, and perform repetitive tasks like reaching, bending, and stooping.
Location & details#
- Location: Rockford, Illinois.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Pay range: $20.50 - $24.25 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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