About the role#
As a Graduate Pharmacy Intern, you will bridge the gap between your academic training and real-world pharmacy practice. This role is designed to prepare you for a future as a Pharmacist by immersing you in store, district, and regional operations. You will work under the direction of a preceptor to deepen your understanding of patient safety, quality assurance, and professional standards. You will contribute to a safe and inclusive environment while developing the skills necessary to take on increasing levels of responsibility within the pharmacy.
What you'll do#
- Support pharmacy operations to ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately.
- Follow workflow procedures at all workstations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Offer to counsel patients and field medical questions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and facilitate medication changes where permitted.
- Provide coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members.
- Complete inventory activities such as cycle counts, returns, and putting away deliveries.
- Deliver patient health care services, including immunizations and point-of-care testing.
- Educate patients on vaccines, obtain informed consent, and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Voluntarily travel to other stores in the market to work shifts as business needs require.
What you'll need#
- PharmD graduate of a U.S. accredited program prior to beginning the Post-Graduate Training Program.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure within 120 days of graduation.
- Valid intern or technician licensure, or be in the process of obtaining it.
- 1+ years of related experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service is preferred.
- Ability to become immunization certified.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbus, Ohio.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This position is paid.
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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