About the role#
As a Graduate Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education and practice into real-world settings. This role is designed to prepare you for a future as a Pharmacist 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.
What you'll do#
- Ensure pharmacy operations run smoothly while prescriptions are filled safely, accurately, and promptly.
- Follow standard operating procedures at all workstations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Provide caring service to patients, including fielding medical questions and offering counseling under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and clarify details with prescribers.
- Perform basic inventory activities such as putting away deliveries and completing cycle counts.
- Mentor and coach pharmacy team members to share best practices.
- Deliver patient health care services, including immunizations, by educating patients, obtaining informed consent, and monitoring for adverse reactions.
What you'll need#
- PharmD graduate of a U.S. accredited program.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure within 120 days of graduation.
- Valid intern or technician licensure, or be in the process of obtaining one.
- Ability to complete all required training within the designated timeframe.
- Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Strong focus and the ability to concentrate on tasks for extended periods.
- Ability to pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
- Proficiency in confirming prescription information and label accuracy.
- Mathematical skills to solve pharmacy-related problems.
- Ability to identify challenging interactions and choose the best course of action.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, part-time position located in the United States.
- The role operates on a rolling basis.
- This position is paid.
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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