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 comprehensive training roadmap. This role provides an overview of store, district, and regional operations while preparing you for future responsibilities as a Pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Support pharmacy operations to ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately.
- Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures at workstations including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Contribute to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and care.
- Offer to counsel patients and field medical questions under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and clarify medication details.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members as your tenure increases.
- Complete basic inventory activities such as cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and putting away deliveries.
- Support immunizations, including educating patients and documenting information, once you obtain necessary certifications.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws and company policies.
What you'll need#
- Acceptance into or active enrollment in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required by the state.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot between duties, and maintain attention to detail for prescription accuracy.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Capability to perform mathematical calculations for prescription dispensing.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and remain mobile for extended periods.
- 1+ years of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings is preferred.
- Willingness to work at your home store and travel to other locations within the market as needed.
Location & details#
- Location: Stoneham, Massachusetts.
- 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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