About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to complete a comprehensive training roadmap, gaining hands-on experience in pharmacy operations. This role is designed to prepare you for future responsibilities as a pharmacist while supporting our pharmacy team in delivering accurate and timely care to our patients.
What you'll do#
- Complete a structured training roadmap and Key Learning Experiences.
- Assist the team with prescription fulfillment at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations.
- Follow company Standard Operating Procedures and pharmacy workflow protocols.
- Provide patient service by solving problems, fielding medical questions, and soliciting patient history under pharmacist supervision.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and contact prescribers to clarify orders or facilitate changes.
- Perform inventory activities, including putting away deliveries, cycle counts, and returns-to-stock.
- Support immunization services by educating patients, documenting information, and monitoring for adverse reactions where permitted.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Maintain a safe and inclusive environment while ensuring patient privacy and compliance with controlled-substance regulations.
What you'll need#
- 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 attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to use active listening.
- Mathematical skills for calculating dosages and prescription-related problems.
- Ability to remain mobile, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 20 lbs.
- Close visual acuity for reading, transcribing, and visual inspection.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
- Preferred: Ability to become immunization certified and proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Location & details#
- Location: Lakeland, Florida.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, 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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