About the role#
As a Graduate Pharmacy Intern, you will transition your academic training into real-world practice. You will work under the direction of a preceptor and District Leader to complete a comprehensive training roadmap within 120 days of graduation. This role focuses on deepening your understanding of pharmacy operations, patient safety, and clinical standards to prepare you for a future Pharmacist position.
What you'll do#
- Complete a comprehensive training roadmap within 120 days of graduation.
- Assist the pharmacy team to ensure operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled accurately and safely.
- Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at each workstation, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Apply Standard Operating Procedures and effective communication to contribute to a safe and inclusive environment.
- Provide coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Offer to counsel patients and field medical questions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and contact prescribers to clarify orders or facilitate medication changes.
- Perform basic inventory activities, such as putting away deliveries and completing cycle counts.
- Deliver patient health care services including immunizations and point-of-care testing.
- Educate patients about vaccines, obtain informed consent, and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Travel to various stores within the market to work shifts as needed.
What you'll need#
- PharmD graduate of a U.S. accredited program prior to beginning the training program.
- Ability to obtain required pharmacist licensure within 120 days of graduation.
- Must possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern or technician licensure.
- 1+ years of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings.
- Ability to become immunization certified.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Alabama.
- This is a part-time, on-site position.
- The role follows a rolling term.
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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