About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy-school learning to real-world practice. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to complete a training roadmap, including Key Learning Experiences and activities with district leaders. This role prepares you for future responsibilities as a pharmacist by immersing you in pharmacy operations, patient care, and team leadership.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team in keeping operations running smoothly and ensuring prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately.
- Follow company standard operating procedures at each workstation, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Provide caring service and create personalized interactions with patients at the register, drive-thru, and over the phone.
- Offer immunizations and other services, solve or escalate patient problems, and solicit medical history when appropriate under pharmacist supervision.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and facilitate medication changes where state regulations allow.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members and share best practices.
- Manage inventory tasks such as putting away deliveries, cycle counts, and returns-to-stock.
- Educate patients on vaccines, monitor for adverse reactions, and document patient information.
- Remain flexible for scheduling needs and travel to other stores in the market as required.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or acceptance to 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.
- Strong focus, attention to detail, and the ability to pivot between tasks quickly.
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication, active listening, and mathematical reasoning for prescription dispensing.
- Ability to remain mobile for extended periods, lift up to 20 lbs, and perform repetitive movements like reaching, stooping, and bending.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
- Preferred: Ability to become immunization certified and proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Location & details#
- Location: Duluth, Minnesota.
- This is a part-time, on-site role with a rolling term.
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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