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 comprehensive training roadmap. This role provides an overview of store, district, and regional operations while preparing you for future responsibilities as a pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures for safe, accurate prescription fulfillment.
- Contribute to positive patient experiences with empathy and care.
- Offer to counsel and field medical questions under pharmacist supervision.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and clarify medication details.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Complete basic inventory activities like cycle counts and medication deliveries.
- Deliver health care services including immunizations and point-of-care testing.
- Educate patients about vaccines and monitor for potential adverse reactions.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding pharmacy operations.
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.
- Ability to complete required training within a designated timeframe.
- Strong active listening, mathematical reasoning, and problem-resolution skills.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between pharmacy duties.
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication.
- Physical ability to remain upright for extended periods, reach, stretch, and lift up to 20 lbs.
- Close visual acuity for tasks such as reading labels and viewing computer terminals.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
- Preferred: Ability to become immunization certified and proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Location & details#
- Location: Holt, Michigan.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.75 per hour.
- Flexibility to work in your home store and travel to other market locations as needed.
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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