About the role#
As a Graduate Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice. This role prepares you for a future Pharmacist position by immersing you in pharmacy operations under the direction of a preceptor. You will complete a comprehensive training roadmap within 120 days of graduation to deepen your knowledge of pharmacy standards, patient safety, and clinical workflows.
What you'll do#
- Complete a training roadmap within 120 days of graduation.
- Ensure prescriptions are filled accurately and safely while following company SOPs.
- Assist the pharmacy team with daily operations, including inventory management and workflow procedures.
- Provide patient care by counseling, answering medical questions, and facilitating medication changes when appropriate.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and communicate with prescribers to clarify orders.
- Support immunization services by educating patients, obtaining informed consent, and monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Travel to other store locations within the market as needed to support business operations.
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.
- Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance including nights and weekends.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly.
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication, active listening, and mathematical reasoning.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 20 lbs, reaching, stooping, and repetitive finger movement.
Location & details#
- Location: Milpitas, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, paid.
- 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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