About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your classroom learning to real-world practice. You will follow a structured training roadmap, including Key Learning Experiences and time with district leaders, to prepare for a future Pharmacist role. This position focuses on supporting pharmacy operations and delivering patient care while gaining exposure to store, district, and regional functions.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team with prompt, safe, and accurate prescription fulfillment.
- Follow company Standard Operating Procedures and pharmacy workflow at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off stations.
- Create empathetic patient experiences at the register, over the phone, and in the drive-thru.
- Offer immunizations and other services while educating patients and referring clinical questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and contact them to clarify or change orders where state regulations allow.
- Provide coaching and training to pharmacy team members.
- Manage basic inventory tasks, such as putting away deliveries, cycle counts, and returns-to-stock.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including those related to controlled substances, patient safety, and privacy.
- Monitor for adverse reactions and document patient information as required.
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 maintain regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Proficiency in active listening, verbal communication, and mathematical reasoning for dispensing tasks.
- Physical ability to remain upright for extended periods, lift up to 20 lbs, and perform repetitive tasks like typing, scanning, and reaching.
- Strong attention to detail to confirm prescription accuracy and monitor patient safety.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
- Preferred: Ability to become immunization certified and travel to other market stores as needed.
- Preferred: Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Location & details#
- Location: Chillicothe, Illinois.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Compensation: $20.50 - $24.25 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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