About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy-school learning to real-world practice under the guidance of a preceptor. You will complete a training roadmap that includes Key Learning Experiences and time with district leaders to prepare for future pharmacist responsibilities. This role requires flexibility to support pharmacy operations and a commitment to providing patient-centered care.
What you'll do#
- Follow company SOPs and workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to ensure safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
- Create personalized patient experiences by offering immunizations, answering medical questions, and soliciting medical history under pharmacist supervision.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and contact them to clarify orders or facilitate medication changes.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members and share best practices.
- Manage basic inventory tasks, including cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and processing medication deliveries.
- Comply with all laws, regulations, and ethical principles regarding patient safety, controlled-substance recordkeeping, and data privacy.
- Deliver health services like immunizations and point-of-care testing where permitted and properly certified.
- Educate patients about vaccines, monitor for adverse reactions, and document patient information.
- Remain flexible to support scheduling needs, including working nights, weekends, and traveling to other market stores.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required by state regulations.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot quickly between duties, and maintain attention to detail for prescription accuracy.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a focus on active listening and friendly patient interaction.
- Mathematical ability to solve dispensing problems, such as calculating day's supply or tablet counts.
- Physical ability to remain upright for extended periods, lift up to 20 lbs, reach overhead, and perform repetitive finger movements for typing or handling items.
- Visual acuity for reading, transcribing, and inspecting small parts.
- Preferred: At least 1 year of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
- Preferred: Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and the ability to become immunization certified.
Location & details#
- Location: Iowa City, IA
- Schedule: Part-time, includes nights and weekends
- Work Modality: On-site
- Compensation: Paid position
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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