About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy-school learning to real-world practice under the direction of a preceptor. This role focuses on completing a comprehensive training roadmap, including Key Learning Experiences, to prepare you for future responsibilities as a pharmacist. You will gain exposure to store, district, and regional operations while supporting a high-performing pharmacy team.
What you'll do#
- Help pharmacy operations run smoothly and ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately.
- Follow company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off stations.
- Provide caring service and create personalized patient experiences over the phone and in person.
- Offer immunizations and other health services at the register.
- Solve or escalate patient problems and offer counseling or field medical questions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and contact prescribers to clarify orders or facilitate medication changes.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members and share best practices.
- Complete basic inventory activities, including putting away deliveries, cycle counts, and returns-to-stocks.
- Educate patients about vaccines and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Review, collect, and document patient information and medical history.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure, or in the process of obtaining one.
- Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot quickly between duties, and confirm prescription accuracy.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
- Ability to use math to solve dispensing problems.
- Physical ability to remain upright for extended periods, lift up to 20 lbs, and perform repetitive finger movements like typing or pinching.
- Close visual acuity for tasks such as reading and viewing computer terminals.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
- Preferred: Ability to become immunization certified and work across multiple market locations.
- Preferred: Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Location & details#
- Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, rolling term.
- Compensation: Paid position.
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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