About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your classroom learning to real-world practice. Working under the direction of a preceptor, you will complete a comprehensive training roadmap to gain experience in pharmacy operations. This role focuses on developing your clinical and technical skills as you prepare for a future career as a Pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Complete a structured training roadmap including Key Learning Experiences and time with district leadership.
- Assist the pharmacy team to ensure operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled safely and accurately.
- Follow all company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow protocols at every workstation.
- Provide caring service to patients, including offering counseling and fielding medical questions under pharmacist supervision.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and clarify details with prescribers.
- Coach and mentor pharmacy team members as you gain experience.
- Perform inventory tasks such as putting away deliveries, cycle counts, and managing returns.
- Support immunization services where allowable by law, including educating patients and monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding patient safety, privacy, and controlled substance recordkeeping.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required by state regulations.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Strong focus and the ability to pivot between tasks to meet patient needs.
- Skill in using math to solve problems, such as calculating dosages and day supplies.
- Experience in identifying challenging interactions and choosing the best course of action.
- 1+ years of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting is preferred.
- Ability to become immunization certified.
Location & details#
- Location: Palmyra, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Travel: Ability to work at your home store and travel to other locations within the market 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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