Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Plant City, FL

21d

About The Position

CVS Health’s 3rd year Pharmacy Interns apply pharmacy-school learning in a retail pharmacy setting while preparing for increased responsibility and a future Pharmacist role. Under a preceptor’s direction, interns complete a comprehensive training roadmap featuring Key Learning Experiences, activities, and time with district leaders, while gaining an overview of store, district, and regional operations.

Interns support pharmacy operations and help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately. They follow standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow practices, communicate effectively, and contribute to caring patient service and a safe, inclusive team culture. Responsibilities grow with tenure and may include patient care services and immunization support where permitted by law and supported by required training and certification.

This is a part-time position. The typical pay range is $20.00–$23.75. The application window is anticipated to close on 12/18/2026. Benefits eligibility depends on hours worked and other eligibility requirements; available benefits may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, voluntary benefits, and other programs.

Requirements

• Be accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
• Possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
• Be able to concentrate, shift quickly between tasks, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Demonstrate friendly customer service, awareness of patient reactions, and team orientation.
• Use verbal and written communication and active listening effectively with patients and colleagues.
• Use mathematics to calculate quantities such as tablets, days’ supply, and bottles needed to fill prescriptions.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the role’s physical demands, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, stooping, and repetitive finger movements; and close visual acuity.
• Be able to convey and receive detailed information through spoken communication.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
• Ability and willingness to become immunization certified once state regulations are met.
• Ability to work in the home store and across the market at other locations to meet business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Complete the comprehensive training roadmap, including Key Learning Experiences, activities, and time spent with district leaders.
• Follow company Standard Operating Procedures and pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations.
• Support pharmacists and technicians in managing and improving patient health and in filling prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide caring, personalized patient service; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate, and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and obtain patient medical histories when appropriate under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Take telephonic prescriptions and contact prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes where allowed by state regulation.
• Provide in-the-moment coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members while sharing best practices.
• Complete basic inventory tasks as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership, including putting away deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs and travel to other stores in the market for shifts when needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinic staffing, where permitted and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permissible and after completing required licensure and training, support vaccine preparation and administration as a Technician Immunizer; educate patients, refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty, monitor and report adverse reactions, and collect and document patient information.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.

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