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 developing your skills to prepare for future responsibilities as a pharmacist while supporting pharmacy operations.
What you'll do#
- Follow company SOPs and workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to ensure prescriptions are filled safely and accurately.
- Provide patient service by showing empathy, offering immunizations, and fielding medical questions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and contact prescribers to clarify information or facilitate medication changes.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members and share best practices.
- Complete basic inventory activities, such as cycle counts and returns, as permitted by law.
- Deliver health care services including point-of-care testing and immunizations, where allowable and following appropriate training.
- Comply with all laws, regulations, and ethical principles regarding controlled substance dispensing and patient privacy.
- Travel to other stores in the market to work shifts as needed by the business.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required by state regulations.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to remain mobile for extended periods and perform physical tasks like lifting up to 20 lbs, reaching, stooping, and repetitive finger movements.
- Strong communication skills, including active listening and the ability to explain information clearly to patients and colleagues.
- Ability to use math for dispensing calculations and to pivot quickly between tasks.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
- Ability to become immunization certified.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort Pierce, Florida.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
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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