About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice under the direction of a preceptor. This role focuses on supporting pharmacy operations while you develop the skills necessary for a future Pharmacist position. You will complete a comprehensive training roadmap that provides an overview of store, district, and regional operations.
What you'll do#
- Follow company SOPs at all workstations to ensure safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
- Assist the pharmacy team with daily operations including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Provide caring service to patients and contribute to a positive, inclusive environment.
- Field medical questions, offer to counsel, and solicit medical history under pharmacist supervision.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and clarify medication details.
- Provide in-the-moment coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Perform inventory tasks such as cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and processing medication deliveries.
- Deliver health services including immunizations and point-of-care testing where permitted by law.
- Educate patients on the importance of vaccines and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Review and collect patient information while maintaining privacy and security.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required by state regulations.
- 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Strong mathematical reasoning for calculating dosages and supply needs.
- Ability to pivot between tasks quickly to meet patient and business needs.
- Commitment to becoming immunization certified.
- Willingness to work at your home store and travel to other locations within the market.
Location & details#
- Location: Kapolei, Hawaii.
- 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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