About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will bridge the gap between pharmacy school and real-world practice. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to complete a comprehensive training roadmap, gaining hands-on experience with store, district, and regional operations. This role focuses on supporting pharmacy teams while developing the skills necessary to transition into a Pharmacist position.
What you'll do#
- Support pharmacy operations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workflow protocols.
- Ensure prescriptions are processed promptly, safely, and accurately.
- Engage with patients by providing empathetic service, fielding medical questions, and soliciting medical history.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and clarify medication details.
- Complete inventory tasks, including cycle counts, returns, and organizing medication deliveries.
- Provide coaching and mentorship to pharmacy team members.
- Deliver patient services such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, where permitted by law.
- Educate patients on vaccine importance and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding pharmacy practice and patient privacy.
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 one.
- At least 1 year of related experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite.
- Capacity to become immunization certified.
- Ability to work at your home store and travel to other locations within the market.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations for prescription dispensing.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 20 lbs, and reach or stoop to handle inventory.
Location & details#
- Location: Delaware, Ohio.
- This is a part-time, on-site position.
- The role follows a rolling term schedule.
- Pay range: $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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