About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice while preparing for future responsibilities as a pharmacist. Under the direction of a preceptor, you will complete a comprehensive training roadmap, including Key Learning Experiences (KLEs), to gain an overview of store, district, and regional operations. This role is on-site and part-time with a rolling term.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team to ensure operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled safely and accurately.
- Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off stations.
- Provide caring service and show empathy to patients.
- Offer immunizations, point-of-care testing, and other services.
- Counsel patients and field medical questions under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers.
- Coach, train, and mentor pharmacy team members.
- Complete inventory tasks like putting away deliveries and performing cycle counts.
- Educate patients on vaccines and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws along with company standard operating procedures.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure, or be in the process of obtaining one.
- Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Capacity to concentrate on tasks, pivot between duties, and maintain attention to detail.
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including remaining upright for extended periods, reaching, and lifting up to 20 lbs.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to use math to solve prescription-related problems.
- 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings is preferred.
- Ability to become immunization certified and travel to other store locations within the market is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: La Place, Louisiana.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Compensation: $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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