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, gaining experience in store, district, and regional operations. This role prepares you for future responsibilities as a pharmacist while you support the pharmacy team in delivering care to patients.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team to ensure operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled safely, accurately, and promptly.
- Follow standard operating procedures at all workstations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Provide caring service to patients, including offering to counsel, fielding medical questions, and soliciting information on medical history.
- Communicate with prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes.
- Support immunizations by educating patients, reviewing information, and monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Complete inventory tasks such as processing deliveries, cycle counts, and returns.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Comply with all laws, regulations, and ethical principles regarding patient privacy and safety.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required by the state.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
- Strong communication skills, including active listening and the ability to interact effectively with patients and colleagues.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly to meet patient needs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally and 10 lbs frequently.
- Physical mobility to remain upright for extended periods, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive finger movements.
- 1+ years of related experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service is preferred.
- Ability to become immunization certified.
Location & details#
- Location: Madison, Alabama.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- This role requires the ability to work at your home store and travel to other locations within the market as needed.
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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