About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice. Under the direction of a preceptor, you will complete a comprehensive training roadmap designed to build your clinical and operational skills. This role prepares you for future responsibilities as a pharmacist by providing hands-on experience in store, district, and regional operations.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team to ensure operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled safely, accurately, and promptly.
- Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at all workstations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Contribute to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and care during interactions, whether in person or over the phone.
- Offer to counsel and field medical questions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and clarify medication details as allowed by state regulations.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members while sharing best practices.
- Complete basic inventory tasks, such as putting away deliveries, cycle counts, and returns.
- Support immunization efforts by educating patients on vaccines, tracking documentation, and monitoring for adverse reactions where permissible.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or acceptance into an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure, or be in the process of obtaining one.
- At least 1 year of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings.
- Ability to become immunization certified.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Location & details#
- Location: North Charleston, South Carolina.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, rolling term.
- Flexibility: Ability to work in 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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