About the role#
As a Graduate Pharmacy Intern, you will transition your academic training into real-world practice. This role is designed to prepare you for a future Pharmacist position by immersing you in store, district, and regional operations. You will work under the guidance of a preceptor and District Leader to complete a comprehensive training roadmap within 120 days of graduation. You will contribute to a safe and inclusive environment while developing your clinical and technical skills.
What you'll do#
- Support pharmacy operations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off, to ensure prescriptions are filled safely and accurately.
- Provide caring patient service, field medical questions, and solicit medical history under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and contact prescribers to facilitate medication changes where permitted.
- Offer immunizations, point-of-care testing, and support offsite clinics after completing required training.
- Educate patients on vaccines, obtain informed consent, and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Mentor pharmacy team members and share best practices.
- Manage basic inventory tasks such as cycle counts, returns, and medication deliveries.
- Maintain regular attendance, including nights and weekends, and travel to other stores in the market as needed.
- Perform physical tasks including standing, lifting up to 20 lbs, reaching, and stooping.
What you'll need#
- PharmD graduate of a U.S. accredited program before beginning the training program.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure within 120 days of graduation.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required by state guidelines.
- Proficiency in math for determining prescription quantities and days' supply.
- Ability to use verbal and written communication to assist patients and colleagues.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
- Preferred: Ability to become immunization certified.
- Preferred: Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Location & details#
- This is a part-time, paid position based in the United States.
- The role requires on-site work and follows a rolling term schedule.
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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