CVS Health and Rite Aid offer structured training programs for pharmacy students and technicians, focusing on skill development, certification, and impactful community service. Both programs emphasize practical experience and career growth within the healthcare sector.
CVS Health Student Experience Program
Within CVS Health Student Pharmacist opportunities, there are two experience paths you can take. Explore them both to find out which is right for you:
1. Paid Internship
CVS Health success as the nation’s leading integrated health care provider and CVS Health impact on the community depend on CVS Health pharmacy teams. They seek the best and brightest students to help their patients on their path to better health. They’re dedicated to supporting and educating you to ensure your success in practice settings and beyond.
In one of CVS Health internships, you’ll be empowered to grow your personal and professional skills with their structured learning programs designed to enhance your clinical, managerial and leadership skills.
2.Rotation Experiences
They offer a variety of rotations in different practice settings – all within the same organization. Not only will you find out how they’re shaping the future of quality care, but you’ll also get an inside look at the limitless career paths available to you. Include:
Community Pharmacy
Learn what it means to be a community pharmacist by counseling patients, delivering immunizations, understanding the legal requirements for dispensing prescription medications and ensuring the pharmacy is staffed and scheduled to meet patient needs.
Specialty Pharmacy
Work as a member of a health care team, managing complex disease states and the associated medication regimens. Leverage your clinical skills through patient safety reviews, therapy recommendations, lab monitoring and much more.
Rite Aid's Pharmacy Technician Training
Unlock a world of possibilities and embark on a career as a pharmacy technician in training with Rite Aid's Pharmacy Technician Training Program--an ASHP-accredited program designed to shape the future of new Pharmacy Technicians. If you're fueled by a passion for healthcare, dedicated customer service, and a desire to make a positive impact, the path of becoming a pharmacy technician at Rite Aid awaits you.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Step into a supportive environment where your journey as a pharmacy technician begins with their comprehensive training program. Their ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program guarantees you a comprehensive curriculum that seamlessly integrates didactic, simulation, and experiential learning--critical components for success in the field. Rite Aid's ASHP/ACPE-accredited program is aligned with all registration, licensing, and certification requirements mandated by your State Board of Pharmacy and this program sets the stage for your professional excellence.
National Certification
Rite Aid actively encourages and supports our pharmacy technicians in achieving national certification, underscoring our commitment to your ongoing professional growth and development. Rite Aid believes that national certification not only enchances your skills as a pharmacy technician but also elevates the quality of care you provide to our customers. Rite Aid is proud to state that associates who have completed our Rite Aid Pharmacy Technician Program have achieved an 89% pass rate on the PTCB National Certification Exam in 2023, surpassing the national average of 69% by a significant margin.
Development and Growth
Your journey at Rite Aid is also a commitment to growth. Whether you dream of becoming a National Certified Pharmacy Technician, advancing into a leadership role, or exploring specialized areas like inventory management, associate develop mentor training, Rite Aid paves a clear career path for your continuous development.
Make an Impact
Working as a pharmacy technician at Rite Aid allows you to contribute to people's lives in a meaningful way. The company offers a supportive environment for individuals pursuing this career.
References: https://careers.riteaid.com/pages/pharmtechtraining
https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/pharmacy#Pharmacy_Technician_Career_Opportunities
