About the position
At CVS Health, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work. We help people navigate the health care system - and their personal health care - by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart every day. 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. Under the direction of your preceptor, you will complete a comprehensive training roadmap designed to show you first-hand what it's like to be part of a pharmacy team while gaining an overview of store, district, and regional operations. You will gain valuable hands-on experience through a training roadmap that includes a combination of Key Learning Experiences (KLEs), activities, and time spent with leaders in your district. While in the pharmacy, you will assist the pharmacy team to ensure that pharmacy operations run smoothly, our patients' prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and we are providing caring service that exceeds patient expectations. You will learn to operate as part of the pharmacy team through consistent application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout your shifts and in all customer and colleague interactions, you will learn to demonstrate empathy and genuine care, and contribute to a safe and inclusive culture where all people feel valued and empowered.
Responsibilities
- Completion of a comprehensive training roadmap, focusing on KLEs that build aptitude in pharmacy operations.
- 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 showing empathy and genuine care.
- Offering to counsel, fielding medical questions, and soliciting information on a patient's medical history.
- Taking telephonic prescriptions from the prescriber and calling the prescriber to clarify prescriptions.
- Maintaining the highest level of self-awareness and providing in-the-moment coaching to pharmacy team members.
- Completing basic inventory activities as permitted by law.
- Contributing to a high-performing team, embracing a growth mindset, and being receptive to feedback.
- Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs.
- Understanding and complying with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ethical principles.
- Delivering additional patient health care services 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.
Nice-to-haves
- 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
- Competitive pay range of $18.00 - $42.00.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A culture of continuous improvement.
