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. This role focuses on gaining hands-on experience in pharmacy operations while preparing for future responsibilities as a pharmacist. You will work as part of a team to ensure prescriptions are filled safely and accurately while providing service to patients.
What you'll do#
- Follow company procedures at all workstations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Assist pharmacists and technicians in managing patient health and filling prescriptions.
- Provide caring service to patients in person and over the phone.
- Offer immunizations and other services when supported by training and certification.
- Counsel patients, field medical questions, and collect medical history under pharmacist supervision.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and contact prescribers to clarify orders or facilitate changes.
- Mentor team members and share best practices.
- Manage inventory tasks such as putting away deliveries, cycle counts, and returns.
- Document patient information and monitor for adverse reactions.
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 and active listening skills.
- Ability to solve math problems related to medication dispensing.
- Capacity to remain mobile and upright for extended periods.
- Physical ability to lift up to 20 lbs, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive finger movements.
- Close visual acuity for reading, transcribing, and inspecting small parts.
- Prior experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort Pierce, Florida.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Schedule: Rolling term with flexibility required for business needs and travel to other market locations.
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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