Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

As a third-year pharmacy intern at CVS Health, you will work as part of the pharmacy team to help patients achieve better health outcomes. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, you will contribute to a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and provide care to patients. Your work may involve patient safety, pharmacy professional practice, regulatory requirements, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification.

A key part of the role is supporting the adoption and management of patient care programs. You are expected to demonstrate empathy and compassion, seek opportunities to grow and collaborate, help align colleagues around CVS Health’s purpose, and contribute to a team culture of caring, energy, enthusiasm, and pride.

Requirements

• Accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
• 0–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Must possess or be in the process of obtaining valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Complete all required training within state guidelines and the required timeframe.
• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods.
• Ability 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.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
• Ability to orally communicate information and instructions to colleagues and customers.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently exert up to 10 pounds, and constantly exert a negligible amount of force.

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

• Contribute to patient safety and professional pharmacy practice under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Support regulatory requirements and quality assurance in the retail pharmacy.
• Provide customer service and care to patients.
• Assist with inventory and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification.
• Support the adoption and management of patient care programs.
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion toward patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues.
• Seek opportunities to grow, collaborate, and deliver better outcomes.
• Help align colleagues around the organization’s purpose and gain their support and commitment.
• Contribute to a team culture that promotes 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 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