Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Medford, MA

22d • $21 - $24

About The Position

As a third-year pharmacy intern at CVS Health, you will work as part of the pharmacy team to help patients on their path to better health. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, you will help maintain a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and deliver patient care. The role covers patient safety, pharmacy professional practice, regulatory requirements, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification.

You will support patient care programs and contribute to a team culture grounded in empathy, compassion, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Once state regulations are met, interns are encouraged to provide patient immunizations as an essential pharmacist function.

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.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, scan, and bag items; perform tasks requiring 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.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds; exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• Immunization eligibility.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support patient safety, pharmacy professional practice, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.
• Provide customer service and help manage inventory and pharmacy workflow, 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.
• Align others with CVS Health’s purpose and encourage support and commitment.
• Help foster 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.
• Work toward providing patient immunizations once state regulations are met.

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