About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will apply your pharmacy school education to real-world practice. You will complete a comprehensive training roadmap designed to prepare you for a future Pharmacist role. This position provides hands-on experience in retail operations and offers a look into district and regional workflows. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to support pharmacy operations and patient care.
What you'll do#
- Assist the pharmacy team in filling prescriptions accurately, safely, and promptly while following company SOPs.
- Provide caring service to patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone.
- Offer immunizations and other services as permitted by law and your training status.
- Help solve or escalate patient problems and offer to counsel patients under pharmacist supervision.
- Take telephonic prescriptions and contact prescribers to clarify orders or facilitate medication changes.
- Perform inventory tasks such as putting away deliveries, completing cycle counts, and managing returns.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to pharmacy team members to share best practices.
- Document patient information and monitor for adverse reactions when administering vaccines.
- Maintain flexibility for scheduling and travel to other market stores as business needs require.
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 it.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot quickly between duties, and confirm prescription accuracy.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to use active listening when interacting with patients and colleagues.
- Mathematical skills to solve prescription-dispensing problems.
- Physical ability to remain upright for extended periods, lift up to 20 lbs, and perform repetitive hand movements.
- Close visual acuity for reading, transcribing, and visual inspection.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
- Preferred: Ability to become immunization certified and proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Location & details#
- Location: Pompano Beach, Florida.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- 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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