Pharmacy Intern Grad

CVS Health

Boston, MA, United States

$20 – $42

InternshipIn-OfficeEntry-LevelHealthcare and Medical Services

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.

Responsibilities

  • Apply your didactic learning from pharmacy school and pharmacy practice into real-world practice to become ready for a Pharmacist role.
  • Complete a comprehensive training roadmap within 120 days of graduation designed to further your knowledge of store, district, and regional operations.
  • 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.
  • Learn to operate as part of the pharmacy team through consistent application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication.
  • Demonstrate empathy and genuine care in all customer and colleague interactions.
  • Take on greater accountability for supporting the management, oversight, and operations within the pharmacy.
  • 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 (i.e., production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off) for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.','Contribute to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care: creating heartfelt and personalized moments while serving patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; keeping patients healthy by offering immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone; and demonstrating compassionate care by solving or escalating patient problems','Offer to counsel, field medical questions, and solicit information on a patient's medical history to provide optimal care, when appropriate under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist','Taking telephonic prescriptions from the prescriber, and calling the prescriber to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes, where allowed by state regulation','Maintain the highest level of self-awareness and provide in-the-moment coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members while sharing best practices','Completing basic inventory activities, as permitted by law, and as directed by the pharmacy leadership team','Contributing to a high-performing team, embracing a growth mindset, and being receptive to feedback; actively seeking opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge needed to better assist patients','Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs, while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic; voluntarily traveling to stores in the market to work shifts as needed by the business','Understanding and complying with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles.','Complying with CVS policies and procedures to ensure patient safety, compliance with controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, and to protect patient privacy and security','Delivering additional patient healthcare services (e.g., immunizations, point-of-care testing)','Supporting immunizations by completing additional licensure/training requirements','Educating patients about vaccines','Monitoring for adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public health requirements','Reviewing/patient information; tracking/documenting'],['Collecting']],,

Skills & Qualifications

  • 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
  • Customer service orientation
  • Communication skills
  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Problem resolution abilities
  • Physical stamina

Experience

  • Regular attendance including nights & weekends
  • Attention & focus
  • Customer service & team orientation
  • Verbal/written communication skills
  • Active listening skills
  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Problem resolution skills

Education

  • PharmD graduate of US-accredited program before starting post-grad training program at CVS Health
  • Must obtain pharmacist licensure within 120 days after graduation

Why Join Us

  • Opportunities for professional development & growth.
  • Culture of continuous improvement aimed at changing healthcare for better.
  • Immersion in environment promoting innovation & inclusivity.

Benefits

  • Pay range: $20.25-$42.00
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