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, including Key Learning Experiences and time spent with district leaders. This role prepares you for future responsibilities as a Pharmacist by immersing you in daily pharmacy operations.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team to ensure operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled accurately and safely.
- Follow company SOPs and workflow procedures at all workstations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Create personalized patient experiences by offering caring service, answering questions, and resolving patient issues.
- Offer immunizations and other clinical services under pharmacist supervision.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and communicate with prescribers to clarify orders or facilitate medication changes.
- Perform inventory tasks such as cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and putting away medication deliveries.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Comply with all laws, regulations, and ethical standards regarding patient safety and privacy.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure, or in the process of obtaining one.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
- Strong communication skills, including active listening and the ability to explain information to patients.
- Mathematical ability to solve prescription-dispensing problems.
- Ability to remain mobile, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 20 lbs.
- Close visual acuity for reading, transcribing, and visual inspection.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
- Preferred: Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Preferred: Ability to become immunization certified and travel to different locations within the market.
Location & details#
- Location: Missoula, Montana.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time.
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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