About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy-school learning to real-world practice under the guidance of a preceptor. You will complete a comprehensive training roadmap, including Key Learning Experiences, to gain an overview of store, district, and regional operations. This role focuses on developing your skills in preparation for future pharmacist responsibilities while supporting the team to ensure pharmacy operations run smoothly.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team in filling prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately.
- Provide empathetic, personalized service to patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone.
- Follow company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow protocols at every workstation.
- Offer immunizations and other services, and counsel patients on medical questions or history under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and facilitate medication changes where state regulations allow.
- Complete basic inventory tasks, including putting away deliveries, cycle counts, and returns-to-stock.
- Educate patients about vaccines and monitor for potential adverse reactions.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members to share best practices.
- Support patient safety, privacy, and compliance with recordkeeping requirements.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment or acceptance into an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required by state regulations.
- Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Proficiency in focusing on tasks, pivoting between priorities, and confirming prescription accuracy.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
- Ability to use math to solve dispensing-related problems.
- Physical ability to remain upright for extended periods, lift up to 20 lbs, and perform repetitive movements like typing or reaching.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
- Preferred: Ability to become immunization certified and travel to other market locations as needed.
- Preferred: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Location & details#
- Location: Broomall, Pennsylvania.
- This is a part-time, paid internship.
- Work is on-site.
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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