About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice. Under the direction of a preceptor, you will complete a comprehensive training roadmap designed to prepare you for a future Pharmacist role. This position involves gaining hands-on experience with store, district, and regional operations while supporting the pharmacy team to ensure safe and accurate patient care.
What you'll do#
- Complete a structured training roadmap focused on Key Learning Experiences.
- Follow company Standard Operating Procedures and workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off stations.
- Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly and accurately.
- Provide caring service to patients, including counseling and fielding medical questions under supervision.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and clarify details with prescribers.
- Offer immunizations and other health services to patients.
- Support immunization clinics by preparing and administering vaccines, monitoring for adverse reactions, and documenting patient information where permissible.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Handle basic inventory tasks such as cycle counts and returns.
- Comply with all laws and ethical principles regarding controlled substances and patient privacy.
- Travel to different stores within the market to work shifts as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current 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 work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is preferred.
- At least 1 year of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings is preferred.
- Ability to become immunization certified is preferred.
- Ability to work at your home store and travel to other locations in the market is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- This role is paid.
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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