About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will bridge the gap between your pharmacy school education and real-world practice. You will follow a comprehensive training roadmap to gain a deep understanding of pharmacy operations while supporting our teams in delivering high-quality care. This role focuses on developing your clinical and operational skills as you prepare for a future as a pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Complete a structured training roadmap including Key Learning Experiences and time with district leadership.
- Support pharmacy workflow at various workstations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Apply company standard operating procedures to ensure safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
- Interact with patients with empathy, offering counseling and fielding medical questions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and communicate with prescribers to clarify orders.
- Assist with inventory management, such as cycle counts, returns, and putting away deliveries.
- Deliver patient health care services like immunizations and testing where legally permitted.
- Support immunization clinics by educating patients, monitoring for adverse reactions, and documenting health information.
- Provide coaching to team members and maintain a growth-oriented mindset.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding privacy and controlled substance dispensing.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment or acceptance into 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 one year of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings is preferred.
- Willingness to become immunization certified.
- Ability to travel to other store locations within the market as needed.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbia, Illinois.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Compensation: $20.00 - $23.75 per hour.
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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