Pharmacy Intern

At CVS Health, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work. Our 3rd year Pharmacy Interns play a critical role in supporting our pharmacy teams to consistently deliver on our brand promise, while developing their own skills in preparation for increasing responsibility. As a 3rd year Pharmacy Intern, you will be focused on applying didactic learning from pharmacy school into real-world practice to become ready for a Pharmacist role.

Responsibilities

Supporting pharmacy teams to consistently deliver on brand promise; Applying didactic learning from pharmacy school into real-world practice to become ready for a Pharmacist role; Completing a comprehensive training roadmap including Key Learning Experiences (KLEs), activities, and time with district leaders; Assisting pharmacy team to ensure pharmacy operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately; Following pharmacy workflow procedures at each workstation; Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and offering immunizations and other services; Offering to counsel, fielding medical questions, and soliciting medical history under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist; Taking telephonic prescriptions and calling prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes where allowed; Completing basic inventory activities as directed; Delivering additional patient health care services including immunizations and point-of-care testing where allowable; Supporting immunizations by preparing/administering vaccines, educating patients, monitoring/reporting adverse reactions, and documenting; Remaining flexible for scheduling and business needs and traveling to stores in the market as needed; Complying with federal, state, local laws, regulations, and CVS policies for patient safety and privacy; Performing any additional tasks as directed by Supervisor or Manager

Requirements

Accepted into, or actively enrolled in, an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy; Must possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required; Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends; Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe; Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time; Ability to pivot quickly from one task to another; Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy; Actively look for ways to help people; Notice and understand patients’ reactions; Use and understand verbal and written communication; Utilize active listening; Ability to use math to solve problems; Identifying challenging interactions and choosing the best course of action; Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods; Lift, scan, and bag items; Reach overhead; Move fingers repetitively; Extend hand(s) and arm(s); Control precision; Stoop; Close visual acuity; Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs and/or exert up to 20 lbs; Frequently lift up to 10 lbs and/or exert up to 10 lbs; Consistently lift and/or exert a negligible amount of force; Express or exchange ideas by spoken word; Receive detailed information through oral communication

Nice to have

1+ years of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting; Ability to become immunization certified; Ability to work in home store, and across the market in other locations; Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Benefits

Dental; Vision; Wellness resources; Employee discounts; Access to voluntary benefits; Other programs