About the role#
As a 3rd year Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice. Under the direction of a preceptor, you will complete a comprehensive training roadmap to gain experience in store, district, and regional operations. This role prepares you for future responsibilities as a Pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Complete a comprehensive training roadmap and Key Learning Experiences.
- Assist the pharmacy team to ensure operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures and workflow procedures at each workstation.
- Provide caring service and contribute to positive patient experiences with empathy.
- Offer to counsel, field medical questions, and solicit patient medical history under supervision.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and contact prescribers to clarify orders or facilitate changes.
- Provide in-the-moment coaching and mentoring to team members.
- Complete inventory activities like cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and putting away deliveries.
- Deliver patient health care services, including immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinic staffing.
- Obtain Technician Immunizer status, educate patients on vaccines, and monitor for adverse reactions.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Possession of, or in the process of obtaining, valid intern or technician licensure.
- 1+ years of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings.
- Ability to become immunization certified.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Ability to work in your home store and travel to other locations across the market.
- Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 20 lbs, reaching, stooping, and remaining upright for extended periods.
- Strong communication, mathematical reasoning, and problem resolution skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Pay Range: $23.00 - $28.00 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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