About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world practice. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to complete a comprehensive training roadmap, gaining exposure to pharmacy operations while preparing for future responsibilities as a pharmacist. This role focuses on applying your clinical knowledge to support pharmacy teams and improve patient health.
What you'll do#
- Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures at workstations including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off to ensure safe prescription fulfillment.
- Contribute to positive patient experiences by offering empathy, fielding medical questions under supervision, and solving patient problems.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and facilitate medication changes where allowed by law.
- Provide coaching, training, and mentoring to team members.
- Complete inventory activities such as cycle counts and returns.
- Deliver patient health care services, including immunizations and point-of-care testing, where permitted.
- Support immunization services by educating patients, monitoring reactions, and tracking data.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ethical principles.
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 one.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
- Strong attention to detail, mathematical reasoning skills, and the ability to pivot between tasks.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods, reach, stoop, and lift up to 20 lbs.
- 1+ years of experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting is preferred.
- Ability to become immunization certified is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is preferred.
- Willingness to travel to other store locations within the market is preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Hoover, Alabama.
- The role is on-site and part-time 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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