About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice under the direction of a preceptor. This role is designed to prepare you for future responsibilities as a pharmacist by immersing you in pharmacy operations. You will complete a comprehensive training roadmap that provides a clear overview of store, district, and regional functions.
What you'll do#
- Complete a comprehensive training roadmap and participate in key learning experiences.
- Assist the pharmacy team to ensure operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled accurately and safely.
- Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures at all workstations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Provide caring service and contribute to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care.
- Offer to counsel patients, field medical questions, and solicit medical history information under pharmacist supervision.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and call to clarify 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 performing cycle counts.
- Educate patients on the importance of vaccines, monitor for adverse reactions, and document patient information.
- Remain flexible with scheduling and travel to other locations within the market as business needs require.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or acceptance to an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required by state regulations.
- Regular and predictable attendance, including availability for nights and weekends.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot quickly between duties, and confirm prescription accuracy.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to use active listening.
- Mathematical proficiency to solve pharmacy-related problems such as dosage calculations.
- Ability to identify challenging interactions and choose the best course of action.
- 1+ years of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings is preferred.
- Ability to become immunization certified.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Ability to remain mobile, lift up to 20 lbs, and perform repetitive physical tasks like reaching, bending, and typing.
Location & details#
- Location: Covington, Louisiana.
- This is a part-time, on-site role.
- 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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