Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Passaic, NJ

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About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Interns work as part of the pharmacy team to support the company’s purpose and values and provide care to patients. In this role, a 3rd year pharmacy intern works under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and helps maintain a safe, effective retail pharmacy environment. The work covers patient safety, pharmacy professional practice, regulatory requirements, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification.

Interns help keep customers and patients healthy through adoption and management of patient care programs. They are expected to show empathy and compassion, seek opportunities to grow and collaborate, align others around the company’s purpose, and foster a caring, energetic, enthusiastic, and proud team culture. The position is part-time and is eligible for a range of benefits and programs, subject to hours worked and eligibility.

Requirements

• Be accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
• Have 0–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Possess or be in the process of obtaining valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
• Have strong communication and presentation skills.
• Complete all required training within state guidelines and the required timeframe.
• Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Be able to remain mobile and upright for extended periods.
• Be able to lift, scan, and bag items; use finger dexterity; reach overhead and in multiple directions; adjust machines precisely; and stoop and bend to move items between low and high positions.
• Have close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and inspecting small parts.
• Be able to communicate information and instructions orally to colleagues and customers.
• Be able to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally, exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and exert negligible force constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• Immunization eligibility.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Once state regulations are met, strive to provide patient immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to help ensure a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment.
• Support patient safety, pharmacy professional practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification.
• Adopt and manage patient care programs to help keep customers and patients healthy.
• Show empathy and compassion toward patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues.
• Seek opportunities to grow, collaborate, and deliver better outcomes.
• Help align others around the company’s purpose and gain their support and commitment.
• Promote a team culture of caring, energy, enthusiasm, and pride.
• Complete required training and obtain required licensure, if applicable, within state guidelines.
• Complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other programs supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, depending on hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed