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 provides an overview of store, district, and regional operations while you gain hands-on experience and prepare for future responsibilities as a pharmacist.
What you'll do#
- Complete a comprehensive training roadmap and key learning experiences.
- Assist the pharmacy team to ensure operations run smoothly.
- Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately.
- Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures at each workstation.
- Provide caring service to patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone.
- Offer to counsel, field medical questions, and collect patient medical history.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and call them to clarify orders.
- Provide coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Complete basic inventory activities such as cycle counts and returns.
- Deliver patient health care services, including immunizations and point-of-care testing.
- Educate patients about vaccines and monitor for adverse reactions.
What you'll need#
- Acceptance into or active enrollment in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required by the state.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
- Proficiency in mathematical reasoning for prescription dispensing.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 20 lbs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Slidell, Louisiana.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time.
- Pay Range: $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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