About the role#
As a Graduate Pharmacy Intern, you will bridge the gap between pharmacy school and your future career as a pharmacist. You will apply your clinical knowledge in a real-world setting while completing a comprehensive training roadmap within 120 days of graduation. This role focuses on developing your understanding of pharmacy operations, patient safety, and professional standards under the guidance of a preceptor and District Leader.
What you'll do#
- Support pharmacy operations to ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately.
- Follow company SOPs and workflow procedures at workstations including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Provide caring service to patients, including answering medical questions and soliciting patient history under pharmacist supervision.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and contact prescribers to clarify orders or facilitate medication changes.
- Mentor pharmacy team members and share best practices.
- Perform inventory tasks like cycle counts and returns-to-stock.
- Deliver health care services such as immunizations and point-of-care testing where allowed by law.
- Educate patients about vaccines, obtain informed consent, and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Document patient information and maintain accurate records.
What you'll need#
- PharmD graduate of a U.S. accredited program.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure within state-mandated timeframes.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required by your state.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
- Ability to become immunization certified.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
- Capacity to remain upright for extended periods and lift up to 20 lbs occasionally.
- Strong communication skills, including active listening and the ability to solve math problems related to prescription dispensing.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, part-time position located in the United States.
- You must be willing to travel to different stores within the market to meet business needs.
- This role is a paid internship.
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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