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 experience in store, district, and regional operations. This role focuses on preparing you for future responsibilities as a pharmacist while supporting our pharmacy teams in delivering quality care.
What you'll do#
- Support pharmacy operations to ensure prescriptions are filled accurately and safely.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and pharmacy workflow procedures at all workstations.
- Offer to counsel patients, field medical questions, and collect medical history under pharmacist supervision.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and contact prescribers to clarify orders or facilitate changes.
- Complete inventory tasks, such as processing deliveries, cycle counts, and returns.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Educate patients on the importance of vaccines and assist with immunization services, including monitoring for adverse reactions, once you obtain Technician Immunizer status.
- Contribute to a high-performing team by maintaining a growth mindset and remaining flexible with scheduling.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in or accepted into an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required by the state.
- At least 1 year of work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work in your home store and travel to other locations across the market.
- Capability to complete required training and become immunization certified.
- Strong attention to detail, including the ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot quickly between responsibilities, and maintain regular, predictable attendance.
- Physical ability to remain mobile for extended periods, lift up to 20 lbs, and perform repetitive tasks like typing and reaching.
Location & details#
- Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Part-time
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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