About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice while preparing for future roles as a pharmacist. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to complete a comprehensive training roadmap, gaining experience with store, district, and regional operations. This role focuses on supporting pharmacy teams, ensuring smooth operations, and delivering patient care.
What you'll do#
- Support pharmacy teams in filling prescriptions promptly, accurately, and safely.
- Follow standard operating procedures at all workstations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Provide caring service to patients, including offering immunizations and answering medical questions under pharmacist supervision.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and coordinate with prescribers to clarify medication orders.
- Complete inventory tasks such as processing deliveries, cycle counts, and returns.
- Assist in the vaccination process by educating patients, monitoring for adverse reactions, and obtaining necessary immunizations certification.
- Maintain a safe and inclusive environment while providing coaching to team members.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure, or be in the process of obtaining it.
- Availability for a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 20 lbs, and perform repetitive manual tasks like scanning and typing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure prescription and label accuracy.
- Ability to pivot between tasks and solve problems using mathematical reasoning.
- 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Detroit, Michigan.
- This is a part-time, on-site, paid position.
- The pay range for this role is $20.00 - $23.75 per hour.
- You may be required to travel to other stores within the market to support business needs.
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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