Pharmacy Intern, CVS Health

CVS Health

Location:
United States

Category:
Pharmacy

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

16.00 - 42.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

At CVS Health, 3rd year Pharmacy Interns are given the opportunity to apply learning from pharmacy school into real-world practice in preparation for a Pharmacist role. Responsibilities encompass supporting pharmacy teams, learning pharmacy operations, fulfilling prescriptions, and assisting patients, all while adhering to Standard Operating Procedures. Training includes exposure to district and regional operations with opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.

Job Responsibility:

Living our purpose by following all company SOPs at each workstation to help our Pharmacists and Technicians manage and improve patient health
Following pharmacy workflow procedures at each pharmacy workstation for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment
Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care
Offering to counsel, fielding medical questions, and soliciting information on a patient’s medical history to provide optimal care
Taking telephonic prescriptions from the prescriber, and clarifying prescriptions or facilitating medication changes
Completing basic inventory activities, such as accurately putting away medication deliveries and completing cycle counts
Remaining flexible for scheduling and supporting additional locations as needed
Delivering additional patient health care services such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, where allowable by law.

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 to meet patient and business needs
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy, ensuring patient safety
Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
Notice and understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately
Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues
Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Ability to use math to solve a problem, such as determining the total number of tablets to dispense, day’s supply, and/or number of full bottles and additional bottles needed to fill a prescription
Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced with multiple options
Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
Lift, scan, and bag items
Reach overhead
stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items
Move fingers repetitively
picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items.

Nice to have:

1+ years of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
Ability to become immunization certified: Once state regulations are met, pharmacy interns should be striving to provide patient immunizations as this is an essential pharmacist function
Ability to work in home store, and across the market in other locations, to meet business needs
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

What we offer:

Opportunities for learning and professional growth
Hands-on training and development
Flexible scheduling to accommodate business needs
Inclusive and engaging team dynamic
Opportunity to support immunizations, contingent on licensure and training.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 13, 2025

Expiration:
August 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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