Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Fairfax, VA

3d • $21 - $24

About The Position

CVS Health is hiring a third-year pharmacy intern to work as part of a retail pharmacy team under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The intern contributes to a safe, effective pharmacy environment and helps deliver patient care while supporting patient safety, professional pharmacy practice, regulatory requirements, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification.

The role includes supporting the adoption and management of patient care programs, communicating with patients and colleagues, and contributing to a team culture grounded in empathy, collaboration, continuous improvement, and CVS Health’s purpose. Interns are expected to complete required training and obtain applicable licensure in accordance with state guidelines. Once state regulations are met, interns should work toward providing patient immunizations.

This is a part-time position. The stated typical pay range is $20.50–$24.25. Benefits and programs vary depending on hours worked and eligibility and include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs.

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.
• Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, scan, and bag items; occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds and exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
• Finger dexterity for picking, pinching, typing, or other work primarily using fingers.
• Ability to reach overhead and extend hands and arms in multiple directions to place, move, or lift items.
• Precision control to adjust machines to exact positions.
• Ability to stoop and bend at the waist 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 orally communicate information and instructions to colleagues and customers.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support patient safety and professional pharmacy practice under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Follow regulatory requirements and participate in quality assurance.
• Provide customer service and contribute to patient care programs.
• Support inventory management and pharmacy workflow, excluding final prescription verification.
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion toward patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with others and seek ways to improve outcomes.
• Help align team members around the organization’s purpose and gain their support and commitment.
• Contribute to 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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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