About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice under the guidance of a preceptor. You will complete a training roadmap focused on Key Learning Experiences to prepare for future pharmacist responsibilities. This role involves supporting pharmacy operations, ensuring accurate prescription fulfillment, and providing patient care in a retail setting.
What you'll do#
- Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off stations.
- Assist the team in keeping operations running smoothly while ensuring prescriptions are filled accurately and safely.
- Provide caring service to patients, including offering immunizations and answering questions over the phone or at the register.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and clarify details when necessary.
- Perform inventory tasks such as putting away deliveries, completing cycle counts, and managing returns.
- Coach and mentor pharmacy team members by sharing best practices.
- Comply with all laws, regulations, and ethical standards regarding patient privacy and controlled substance dispensing.
- Deliver health care services, including point-of-care testing and offsite clinic staffing, where supported by training and certification.
- Monitor for adverse reactions and document patient information as required.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required by state regulations.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Strong communication skills, including active listening and the ability to convey detailed instructions.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot between responsibilities, and confirm prescription accuracy.
- Mathematical skills for solving prescription-dispensing problems.
- Physical ability to remain mobile for extended periods, lift up to 20 lbs, and perform repetitive manual tasks like scanning and bagging.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, or medical settings; immunization certification; and proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Location & details#
- Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota.
- This is a part-time, paid position.
- The role requires flexibility to work in your home store and travel to other locations in the market as needed.
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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