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 is designed to prepare you for future responsibilities as a Pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Complete a comprehensive training roadmap and key learning experiences.
- Assist the pharmacy team with operations to ensure prescriptions are filled safely and accurately.
- Provide service to patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone.
- Follow company standard operating procedures at every workstation.
- Offer immunizations and other services as permitted by law.
- Field medical questions and offer to counsel patients under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and coordinate with prescribers to clarify medication orders.
- Perform inventory tasks such as putting away deliveries, cycle counts, and returns.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Travel to other stores within the market to cover shifts as needed.
- Educate patients on vaccines and monitor for adverse reactions.
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 maintain regular attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Proficiency in using math to solve pharmacy-related problems.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and active listening.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot between duties, and confirm prescription accuracy.
- Physical ability to remain upright for extended periods, reach, stoop, and lift up to 20 lbs.
- Ability to use a computer terminal and perform detailed visual inspections.
Location & details#
- Location: Lincoln, Nebraska.
- Status: Part-time, on-site.
- Pay range: $20.00 - $23.75 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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