About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice. You will follow a comprehensive training roadmap, including Key Learning Experiences, to prepare for a future role as a Pharmacist. This position provides an overview of store, district, and regional operations while you work under the direction of a preceptor.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team to ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately.
- Follow company Standard Operating Procedures and pharmacy workflow at every workstation.
- Provide patient care with empathy, including counseling, fielding medical questions, and gathering patient history under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Handle telephonic prescriptions and coordinate with prescribers for medication changes where state regulations allow.
- Support team development by providing in-the-moment coaching and sharing best practices.
- Manage basic inventory tasks, such as cycle counts and restocking, as directed by pharmacy leadership.
- Deliver health services like immunizations and point-of-care testing where permitted, including completing necessary training for Technician Immunizer status.
- Educate patients on vaccines, monitor for adverse reactions, and document patient information accurately.
- Remain flexible with scheduling, including nights and weekends, and travel to other stores in the market as needed.
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.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot between responsibilities, and maintain high accuracy with prescription labels.
- Strong communication skills, including active listening and the ability to interact effectively with patients and colleagues.
- Mathematical skills for calculating prescription dosages and supplies.
- Physical ability to remain upright for extended periods, reach, stoop, and lift up to 20 lbs.
- Close visual acuity for reading, typing, and viewing computer terminals.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings.
- Preferred: Ability to become immunization certified and proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Location & details#
- Location: Mission Viejo, California.
- 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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