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CVS Health

10d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare
  • Fontana

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in an ACPE accredited pharmacy program, possess intern/technician licensure, have strong communication skills, and complete training in a timely manner.
  • You will ensure patient safety, manage workflow, assist with inventory, provide customer service, and promote patient care programs while fostering teamwork and compassion.

Requirements

  • Accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy
  • 0-3 years relevant work experience
  • Must possess or be in process of obtaining valid intern and/or technician licensure as required
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Complete all required training within state guidelines and required timeframe
  • Ability to:
  • Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
  • Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
  • Lift, scan, and bag items
  • Finger Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
  • Reach overhead; able to stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items
  • Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items
  • Precision control: able to adjust machines to exact positions
  • Stoop to a considerable degree and requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions, including bending spine at the waist
  • Visual Acuity: Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
  • Able to orally communicate information and instructions to colleagues and customers
  • Occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs; exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
  • Ability To:
  • Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
  • Complete any additional tasks as directed by supervisor or manager
  • Complete all required training and obtain required licensure (if applicable) within state guidelines
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Immunization eligibility
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Once state regulations are met, pharmacy interns should be striving to provide patient immunizations as this is an essential pharmacist function

Responsibilities

  • Patient Safety
  • Pharmacy Professional Practice
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Quality Assurance
  • Customer Service
  • Inventory Management
  • Workflow Management excluding final prescription verification
  • A key component of the pharmacy intern role is keeping your customers and patients healthy through adoption and management of patient care programs. Additionally, you will:
  • Lead with Heart – display empathy and compassion for your patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues on your team
  • Seek new ways to grow, collaborate with others, and deliver better outcomes
  • Align others around our purpose to bring your heart to every moment of your health and gain support and commitment
  • Facilitate a team culture that promotes caring, energy, enthusiasm, and pride

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a pharmacy intern at CVS Health?

The primary responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, adhering to pharmacy professional practices and regulatory requirements, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, all under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this pharmacy intern position?

To apply, you must be accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy, and must possess or be in the process of obtaining valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

You need 0-3 years of relevant work experience to apply for this position.

Is immunization eligibility preferred for pharmacy interns?

Yes, immunization eligibility is preferred for pharmacy interns as it is an essential pharmacist function once state regulations are met.

What skills are required for this pharmacy intern position?

Strong communication and presentation skills are required, along with the ability to maintain regular attendance, manage physical tasks, and complete all required training within state guidelines.

What is the pay range for this pharmacy intern role?

The typical pay range for this role is $20.10 - $42.00.

What does the internship experience entail regarding patient care?

As a pharmacy intern, you will play a critical role in patient care by adopting and managing patient care programs that promote health and wellness.

Are there any specific tasks that pharmacy interns are not authorized to perform?

Pharmacy interns are not authorized to perform final prescription verification.

What is the expectation for attendance and availability?

Pharmacy interns are expected to have regular and predictable attendance, including the ability to work nights and weekends.

Are there training requirements that need to be completed?

Yes, you must complete all required training and obtain any necessary licensure within state guidelines.

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CVS Health

Bringing our heart to every moment of your health.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1963
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

CVS Health is a healthcare innovation company that operates retail pharmacies, manages pharmacy benefits, and provides health services through its MinuteClinic and HealthHUB locations. Their ultimate aim is to improve the quality of life for communities by making healthcare more accessible and affordable. CVS Health focuses on driving healthier outcomes and reducing healthcare costs, using its comprehensive range of services and products to support individuals on their health journey.