About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to help keep customers and patients healthy. You will contribute to patient safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and pharmacy workflow management. This role focuses on delivering care to patients and supporting the daily operations of a retail pharmacy environment.
What you'll do#
- Manage and adopt patient care programs to support patient health.
- Deliver care to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Display empathy and compassion for patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues.
- Facilitate a team culture that promotes energy, enthusiasm, and pride.
- Provide patient immunizations once state regulations are met.
- Assist with inventory management and general pharmacy workflow, excluding final prescription verification.
- Collaborate with your team to deliver better outcomes and align others around company goals.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment or acceptance into an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- 0 to 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Valid intern or technician licensure, or be in the process of obtaining it.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work a schedule that includes nights and weekends.
- Physical ability to remain upright for extended periods, lift up to 20 lbs, and perform tasks requiring finger dexterity and precision control.
- Ability to stoop, bend, and reach to move items between low and high positions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and immunization eligibility are preferred.
- Completion of all required training within state guidelines.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Hillside, New Jersey.
- The work modality is on-site.
- This is a part-time, paid position.
- Employment is on a rolling basis.
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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