About the role#
As a Graduate Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school training to real-world practice. Under the direction of a preceptor and District Leader, you will complete a comprehensive training roadmap within 120 days of graduation. This role prepares you for a future Pharmacist position by deepening your understanding of patient safety, quality assurance, and pharmacy operations.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team to ensure operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled safely, accurately, and promptly.
- Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at each workstation, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Provide caring service that exceeds patient expectations and contribute to positive patient experiences.
- Offer to counsel, field medical questions, and solicit medical history under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and clarify medication details.
- Provide coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Complete basic inventory activities such as cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and putting away deliveries.
- Deliver patient health care services including immunizations and point-of-care testing where permitted by law.
- Support immunizations by acting as a technician immunizer, which includes educating patients and monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, including traveling to other stores in the market.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ethical principles.
What you'll need#
- PharmD graduate of a U.S. accredited program prior to beginning the program.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure within 120 days of graduation.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required by state guidelines.
- Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
- Strong attention and focus, with the ability to pivot between tasks quickly.
- Mathematical reasoning skills to solve problems regarding prescription dispensing.
- Active listening and clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to identify challenging interactions and choose the best course of action.
- 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: South Burlington, Vermont.
- Employment Type: Part time.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
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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