About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice. Working under the direction of a preceptor, you will complete a comprehensive training roadmap to gain hands-on experience in pharmacy operations. This role focuses on preparing you for future responsibilities as a pharmacist by integrating clinical knowledge with daily store operations.
What you'll do#
- Complete a comprehensive training roadmap including key learning experiences and activities.
- Assist the pharmacy team to ensure operations run safely, accurately, and efficiently.
- Fill prescriptions and follow established pharmacy workflow procedures.
- Provide caring service to patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone.
- Offer to counsel patients, field medical questions, and take telephonic prescriptions.
- Clarify prescriptions with prescribers or facilitate medication changes.
- Perform basic inventory activities such as cycle counts and restocking.
- Provide in-the-moment coaching and training to team members.
- Deliver patient health care services, including point-of-care testing.
- Obtain Technician Immunizer status to educate patients on vaccines and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws along with company policies.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required by the state.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication and active listening.
- Strong mathematical reasoning to solve problems like calculating dosages.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between pharmacy activities.
- Physical ability to remain upright for extended periods, reach overhead, and lift up to 20 lbs.
- Close visual acuity for tasks such as reading labels and viewing computer terminals.
Location & details#
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- This is a paid internship.
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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