About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to complete a training roadmap, gaining hands-on experience in pharmacy operations while preparing for future responsibilities as a pharmacist. This role involves supporting pharmacy teams, maintaining safety standards, and providing patient care in a retail setting.
What you'll do#
- Support pharmacy teams by following company procedures at workstations including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Provide caring service and patient counseling under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and clarify medication details.
- Deliver patient health care services such as immunizations and point-of-care testing where permitted by law.
- Educate patients on vaccines, monitor for adverse reactions, and document patient information.
- Complete inventory activities like cycle counts, returns, and managing medication deliveries.
- Provide coaching and mentorship to pharmacy team members.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and privacy standards.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or acceptance to an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required by state regulations.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure prescription accuracy and patient safety.
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication, active listening, and mathematical reasoning.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods, reach, stoop, and lift up to 20 lbs.
- 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings is preferred.
- Ability to become immunization certified is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Oil City, Pennsylvania.
- 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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