Pharmacy Intern

About the job

CVS Pharmacy is hiring a part-time 3rd year Pharmacy Intern for its retail pharmacies in Spokane. Working with a preceptor, the intern follows a structured training roadmap that puts pharmacy school learning into practice and prepares them for a pharmacist role.

What you'll do

• Complete the training roadmap, including Key Learning Experiences (KLEs), activities and time with district leaders
• Follow company SOPs and workflow at each pharmacy station, including production, drop-off, pick-up and drive-thru
• Serve patients in person and by phone, offer immunizations and other services, and solve or escalate patient problems
• Under a licensed pharmacist's direct supervision, offer counseling, answer medical questions and gather medication histories when appropriate
• Take phoned-in prescriptions and call prescribers to clarify orders or arrange medication changes where state rules allow
• Coach and help train other pharmacy team members
• Handle basic inventory tasks such as putting away deliveries, cycle counts and returns to stock
• Where allowed, earn Technician Immunizer status, then help prepare and give vaccines, educate patients and watch for and report adverse reactions
• Comply with laws, professional standards and CVS policies on patient safety, controlled substances and privacy

What you need

• Enrollment in (or acceptance to) a pharmacy school or college accredited by ACPE
• Hold, or be working toward, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required
• Finish required training within the set timeframe
• Able to focus, switch tasks quickly and check prescription and label accuracy
• Customer service, communication and active listening skills, plus the math needed to work out tablet counts and day's supply
• Able to stand for long periods, reach, stoop, do repetitive finger work and see fine detail
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds often

Preferred

• At least 1 year of related experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical or customer service setting
• Able to become immunization certified once state rules are met
• Able to work in your home store and at other stores across the market
• Skill with Microsoft Suite programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Schedule

• Part-time
• Nights and weekends are part of the schedule
• Flexible scheduling, with voluntary travel to other stores in the market to cover shifts

Benefits

• Depending on hours and eligibility: dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts and some voluntary benefits
• A structured training program with a preceptor