About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy-school learning to real-world practice. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to complete a comprehensive training roadmap, including Key Learning Experiences and time with district leaders. This role prepares you for future responsibilities as a Pharmacist by immersing you in store, district, and regional operations.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team to ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, accurately, and safely.
- Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations.
- Create personalized patient experiences and offer immunizations or other services over the phone and at the register.
- Counsel patients, field medical questions, and solicit medical history under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and facilitate medication changes where state regulations allow.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Manage basic inventory tasks, such as putting away deliveries, cycle counts, and returns.
- Comply with all laws, professional standards, and company policies regarding patient safety and privacy.
- Maintain flexibility to work at different store locations in the market as business needs require.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required by state regulations.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to use active listening when interacting with patients.
- Mathematical skills to determine prescription quantities and day supplies.
- Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods, lift up to 20 lbs, and perform repetitive finger movements for typing and handling small parts.
- Close visual acuity for viewing computer terminals and inspecting medications.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
- Preferred: Ability to become immunization certified and proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Location & details#
- Location: Burnsville, Minnesota.
- This is a part-time, paid position.
- The role requires on-site attendance.
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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