About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world practice. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to complete a comprehensive training roadmap. This role focuses on pharmacy operations, patient care, and preparing you for a future career as a Pharmacist. You will gain exposure to store, district, and regional operations while contributing to a safe and inclusive team environment.
What you'll do#
- Complete a structured training roadmap focusing on Key Learning Experiences.
- Assist the pharmacy team with daily operations and ensure accurate, safe prescription fulfillment.
- Support workflows across production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off stations.
- Provide patient care by answering medical questions and offering immunization services.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and clarify details with prescribers.
- Perform inventory tasks such as cycle counts and processing returns.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Maintain strict compliance with company SOPs, patient privacy, and security regulations.
- Complete necessary training and licensure to support vaccine administration.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or acceptance to an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure, or be in the process of obtaining one.
- Ability to work nights and weekends as required.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain focus while pivoting between tasks.
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication, including active listening.
- Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for extended periods, reaching, and lifting up to 20 lbs.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings.
- Preferred: Ability to become immunization certified and work across multiple locations in the market.
- Preferred: Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Location & details#
- Location: Plymouth, Michigan.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, rolling term.
- Compensation: $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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