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 experience in store, district, and regional operations. This role prepares you for future responsibilities as a Pharmacist by immersing you in pharmacy team workflows and patient care.
What you'll do#
- Complete a comprehensive training roadmap and gain hands-on experience in pharmacy operations.
- Assist the team to ensure prescriptions are filled safely, promptly, and accurately.
- Follow company SOPs and workflow procedures at all workstations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Provide caring service and contribute to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care.
- Offer to counsel patients, field medical questions, and take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers.
- Perform basic inventory tasks, such as cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and processing medication deliveries.
- Obtain Technician Immunizer status to educate patients on vaccines, monitor for adverse reactions, and document patient information.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members as your tenure increases.
- Deliver additional health care services, including point-of-care testing and offsite clinic staffing where permitted.
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.
- At least 1 year of work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings.
- Ability to complete required training within designated timeframes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Strong focus and the ability to pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
- Mathematical skills to solve prescription-related problems, such as calculating dosages and day supplies.
- Ability to work in your home store and travel to other locations within the market.
- Ability to become immunization certified.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, part-time position located in Lodi, California.
- The role operates on a rolling term basis.
- You must be able to work a schedule that includes nights and weekends.
- Physical requirements include the ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 20 lbs, and perform repetitive tasks such as typing and reaching.
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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