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 designed to prepare you for a future role as a Pharmacist. This position involves working under the direction of a preceptor to gain experience in store, district, and regional operations while supporting the pharmacy team.
What you'll do#
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures at every workstation to ensure pharmacy operations run smoothly.
- Assist with prescription fulfillment, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off tasks.
- Provide caring service to patients and contribute to a positive, inclusive environment.
- Offer to counsel patients and field medical questions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and clarify details with prescribers when necessary.
- Perform basic inventory activities, such as putting away deliveries and conducting cycle counts.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to team members as you gain experience.
- Deliver patient health care services, including immunizations and point-of-care testing, where permitted by law.
- Complete necessary training to obtain Technician Immunizer status.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies regarding patient safety and privacy.
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 work in your home store and travel to other locations within the market.
- Ability to become immunization certified.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- At least 1 year of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings is preferred.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Ohio, United States.
- This is a part-time, on-site position.
- The role is paid and follows 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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