About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your classroom learning to real-world practice. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to complete a training roadmap, gaining experience in store, district, and regional operations. This role prepares you for future responsibilities as a pharmacist by immersing you in daily pharmacy operations and patient care.
What you'll do#
- Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at all workstations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Assist patients by fielding medical questions, soliciting health history, and offering to counsel under pharmacist supervision.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and clarify details with prescribers.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Complete inventory tasks such as processing deliveries, cycle counts, and returns.
- Deliver health care services, including immunizations and point-of-care testing, once you obtain the required Technician Immunizer status.
- Educate patients on vaccines and monitor for potential adverse reactions.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies regarding patient privacy and controlled substance dispensing.
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 complete required training within a designated timeframe.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- At least 1 year of work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
- Ability to work at your home store and travel to other locations within the market.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods, reach overhead, stoop, and lift up to 20 lbs.
- Strong communication skills, including active listening and the ability to explain information clearly.
- Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate dosages and supply needs.
Location & details#
- Location: Mansfield, Ohio.
- This is a part-time, paid position with a rolling term.
- Work is performed on-site.
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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