About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice. You will complete a comprehensive training roadmap that includes Key Learning Experiences, activities, and time with district leaders to prepare for a future Pharmacist role. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to gain experience in store, district, and regional operations.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team in ensuring operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled accurately and safely.
- Follow company Standard Operating Procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations.
- Create personalized patient experiences by demonstrating empathy and care during interactions.
- 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 and share best practices.
- Manage inventory activities including putting away deliveries, cycle counts, and returns.
- Deliver health care services such as immunizations and point-of-care testing where permitted.
- Educate patients on vaccines and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Remain flexible for scheduling and travel to other market stores as needed.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required.
- Ability to work a schedule that includes nights and weekends.
- Proficiency in active listening, verbal communication, and mathematical dispensing calculations.
- Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods and lift up to 20 lbs.
- Close visual acuity for reading, viewing computer terminals, and visual inspection.
- 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service is preferred.
- Ability to become immunization certified is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Melbourne, Florida.
- This is a part-time, paid position.
- Work is on-site with a rolling term.
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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