About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will bridge the gap between your classroom learning and real-world practice. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to complete a comprehensive training roadmap, gaining hands-on experience in pharmacy operations while preparing for future responsibilities as a pharmacist. This role requires a commitment to patient safety, operational excellence, and professional growth.
What you'll do#
- Complete a structured training roadmap including key learning experiences and activities.
- Assist the pharmacy team to ensure operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled accurately and safely.
- Follow all company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow protocols at every workstation.
- Offer to counsel patients, field medical questions, and gather medical history information under pharmacist supervision.
- Handle telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and clarify medication details.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Manage basic inventory tasks, such as processing deliveries and cycle counts.
- Deliver patient services like immunizations, educate patients on vaccine importance, and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Actively seek opportunities to expand your clinical and technical knowledge.
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 one.
- At least 1 year of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Ability to become immunization certified.
- Strong focus and the ability to pivot between tasks to meet patient needs.
- Competence in mathematical problem-solving for prescription calculations.
- Ability to identify challenging interactions and choose the best course of action.
Location & details#
- Location: Roseville, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Part-time with the ability to work at your home store and other locations within the market.
- Compensation: $23.00 - $28.00 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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