About the role#
As a Graduate Pharmacy Intern, you will transition your pharmacy school learning into real-world practice. This role is designed to prepare you for a future Pharmacist position. You will complete a training roadmap within 120 days of graduation to build your knowledge of pharmacy operations, patient safety, and professional standards. You will work under the direction of a preceptor and District Leader to gain hands-on experience in a retail setting.
What you'll do#
- Support pharmacy operations to ensure prescriptions are filled safely, accurately, and promptly.
- Follow company standard operating procedures at all workstations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Provide patient care by offering immunizations, answering medical questions, and counseling patients under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Manage telephonic prescriptions and contact prescribers to clarify orders or facilitate changes where state regulations allow.
- Coach and mentor pharmacy team members while sharing best practices.
- Handle basic inventory tasks such as cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and medication deliveries.
- Document patient information and monitor for adverse reactions when providing clinical services.
- Maintain flexibility to work across different store locations in the market as business needs require.
- Comply with all legal, ethical, and company requirements regarding controlled substances, patient privacy, and safety.
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 as required by the state.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
- Preferred: Ability to become immunization certified.
- Preferred: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 20 lbs, and perform repetitive tasks.
Location & details#
- Location: Mansfield, Ohio.
- This is a part-time, on-site role.
- Employment is contingent upon meeting licensure requirements within the designated timeframe.
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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