Pharmacy Intern Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
• FPGEC certification.
• Pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing US intern hours; failure to complete required intern hours within 18 months or obtain licensure as prescribed results in separation of employment.
• Possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
• Complete and pass all required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days of completing required US internship hours.
• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Ability to provide friendly assistance and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Ability to use verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottles needed to fill prescriptions.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including remaining upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching and stooping; repetitive finger work; close visual acuity; and occasional lifting or exertion of up to 20 pounds and frequent lifting or exertion of up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to accurately convey detailed spoken instructions and receive detailed information through oral communication.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
• Ability to become immunization certified and, once state requirements are met, strive to provide patient immunizations.
• Ability to work in the home store and at other locations across the market to meet business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Follow company standard operating procedures at each workstation to help pharmacists and technicians manage and improve patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Create positive patient experiences through empathy and personalized service at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and obtain patient medical history information when appropriate under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and contact prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes where permitted by state regulation.
• Provide in-the-moment coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members and share best practices.
• Complete basic inventory activities as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
• Seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge, receive feedback, and contribute to a high-performing team with a growth mindset.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to stores in the market to work shifts as needed.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, and voluntarily staff offsite clinics where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permissible, complete licensure and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status; educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty; monitor for and respond to adverse reactions and report events as required; and review, collect, track, and document patient information.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within designated timeframes.
• Concentrate on tasks, shift between tasks to meet patient and business needs, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Use customer-service, teamwork, communication, active-listening, mathematical-reasoning, and problem-resolution skills to support patients and colleagues.
• Perform the physical activities required for the role, including standing or remaining upright, lifting and moving items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.
• Complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources to support colleagues’ and families’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility