About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy-school learning to real-world practice. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to complete a comprehensive training roadmap. This role prepares you for future responsibilities as a pharmacist by providing experience with store, district, and regional operations. You will contribute to a safe and inclusive team while helping our pharmacy operations run smoothly.
What you'll do#
- Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations.
- Help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately.
- Provide caring service and create personalized patient experiences in person, at the drive-thru, and over the phone.
- Offer immunizations and other services, and assist with counseling or medical questions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and contact prescribers to clarify information or facilitate medication changes.
- Perform inventory tasks such as putting away deliveries, cycle counts, and managing returns.
- Coach and mentor pharmacy team members and share best practices.
- Comply with all laws, regulations, and professional standards regarding patient safety, privacy, and controlled substance dispensing.
- Deliver health care services including point-of-care testing and offsite clinic staffing where allowed.
- Complete licensure and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status where permissible.
- Educate patients about vaccines and monitor for adverse reactions.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required by the state.
- Ability to complete all required training within the designated timeframe.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work regular, predictable shifts including nights and weekends.
- Capacity to concentrate on tasks, pivot between duties, and resolve challenging interactions.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations for prescription quantities and days' supply.
- Physical ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive finger movements.
- Ability to lift or exert up to 20 lbs occasionally.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
- Ability to become immunization certified once state regulations are met.
Location & details#
- Location: Rossford, Ohio.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Travel: Ability to work in the home store and travel to other locations in the market as business needs require.
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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