Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Plainview, NY

3d • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health is seeking a 3rd year pharmacy intern to work as part of the pharmacy team and help deliver patient care in a retail pharmacy. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern supports a safe and effective work environment and contributes to patient safety, professional pharmacy practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification.

The role includes supporting adoption and management of patient care programs and demonstrating empathy and compassion for patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues. Interns are expected to collaborate, seek opportunities to improve outcomes, support CVS Health’s purpose, and help foster a caring, energetic, enthusiastic, and proud team culture. This is a part-time position.

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.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; 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.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and inspecting small parts.
• Ability to communicate information and instructions orally to colleagues and customers.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs, frequently exert up to 10 lbs, and constantly exert negligible 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

• Support patient safety and pharmacy professional practice under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Comply with regulatory requirements and participate in quality assurance.
• Provide customer service and help manage inventory and pharmacy workflow, excluding final prescription verification.
• Support the adoption and management of patient care programs.
• Show empathy and compassion for patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with others and seek ways to improve outcomes.
• Help align colleagues around the organization’s purpose and foster a caring, energetic, enthusiastic, and proud team culture.
• 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 and 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