About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice. Working under the direction of a preceptor, you will complete a training roadmap designed to prepare you for future responsibilities as a Pharmacist. This role involves gaining hands-on experience with store, district, and regional operations while supporting the pharmacy team to ensure safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
What you'll do#
- Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures at all workstations.
- Contribute to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and care during interactions at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone.
- Offer to counsel patients, field medical questions, and take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers.
- Call prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes.
- Provide in-the-moment coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Complete basic inventory activities, such as putting away deliveries and managing cycle counts.
- Deliver patient health care services, including immunizations and point-of-care testing, as permitted by law.
- Monitor for and respond to adverse reactions while educating patients on vaccine importance.
- Travel to other stores in the market to work shifts as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure, or be in the process of obtaining it.
- Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance including nights and weekends.
- Strong focus and the ability to pivot quickly between tasks while maintaining accuracy.
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication, including active listening.
- Ability to perform math required for prescription dispensing.
- Physical ability to remain upright for extended periods, reach overhead, stoop, and lift up to 20 lbs.
- Ability to complete required training within designated timeframes.
Location & details#
- Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Employment Type: Part-time
- Work Modality: On-site
- Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.75 per hour
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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