About the role#
As a 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, district, and regional operations. This role focuses on supporting the pharmacy team to ensure safe, accurate, and prompt prescription fulfillment while developing your skills for future responsibilities as a pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures for prescription fulfillment at all workstations.
- Provide caring service to patients, showing empathy and genuine care in all interactions.
- Offer to counsel and field medical questions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and contact prescribers for clarification when necessary.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Complete inventory activities including cycle counts, returns, and putting away deliveries.
- Deliver patient health care services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, where allowed by law.
- Complete training and licensure requirements to obtain Technician Immunizer status.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or acceptance into an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure, or be in the process of obtaining it.
- 1+ years of experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting is preferred.
- Ability to become immunization certified is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is preferred.
- Ability to work at your home store and travel to other locations within the market as needed.
Location & details#
- This is a part-time, on-site role based in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
- The position follows a rolling term schedule.
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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