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 training roadmap that covers store, district, and regional operations. This role prepares you for future responsibilities as a pharmacist by integrating you into the daily workflow of our pharmacy teams.
What you'll do#
- Support pharmacy operations and ensure prescriptions are filled safely and accurately.
- Assist with prescription fulfillment across various workstations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Offer to counsel patients and answer medical questions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and clarify medication details.
- Provide coaching and training to team members.
- Complete inventory tasks such as cycle counts, returns, and waiting bin management.
- Deliver patient services, including immunizations and point-of-care testing.
- Educate patients about vaccines and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Review and collect patient information while maintaining privacy and security.
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 it.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to perform mathematical calculations for prescription dispensing.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 20 lbs.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
- Preferred: Ability to become immunization certified.
- Preferred: Ability to travel to other locations within the market.
- Preferred: Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Location & details#
- Location: Belleville, Michigan.
- This is a part-time, on-site role.
- Employment is on a rolling basis.
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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