Pharmacy Intern - Grad

CVS Health

3d • $24 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Graduate Pharmacy Interns apply their pharmacy school learning in real-world practice to prepare for a Pharmacist role. Under the direction of a preceptor and District Leader, interns complete a comprehensive training roadmap within 120 days of graduation, building knowledge of store, district, and regional operations, patient safety and error prevention, quality assurance and drug utilization review, and pharmacy professional standards.

Interns support pharmacy operations and help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately while providing caring service. They follow Standard Operating Procedures and pharmacy workflow practices, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team culture. As tenure and readiness increase, they assume greater accountability for pharmacy management, oversight, and operations. Responsibilities and activities are subject to applicable laws, regulations, supervision, training, and certification requirements.

This is a part-time position. The typical pay range is $24.25–$42.00. The application window is expected to close on 06/01/2027.

Requirements

• PharmD graduate of a U.S.-accredited program before beginning the CVS Health Post-Graduate Training Program.
• Ability to obtain required pharmacist licensure within the timeframe established by state guidelines; failure to obtain licensure within 120 days of graduation results in separation of employment.
• Must possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Ability to meet the role’s attention, focus, customer service, communication, mathematical reasoning, and problem-resolution functions.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
• Ability to become immunization certified; once state regulations are met, interns should strive to provide patient immunizations.
• Ability to work in the home store and at other locations across the market to meet business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Provide empathetic, personalized patient service, including helping patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offering immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolving or escalating patient issues.
• Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and gather patient medical history when appropriate under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and contact prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes where state regulations allow.
• Provide in-the-moment coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members and share best practices.
• Complete basic inventory activities as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
• Seek feedback and opportunities to develop clinical and technical knowledge while contributing to a high-performing team.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to other stores in the market to work shifts as needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, 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 voluntary offsite clinic staffing, where allowed by law and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permissible, complete licensure and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status; educate patients about vaccines and obtain informed consent; monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events; and review, collect, track, and document patient information.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within designated timeframes.
• Concentrate on tasks, shift between tasks to meet patient and business needs, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Use friendly customer service, notice and appropriately respond to patient reactions, and communicate effectively with patients and colleagues using active listening.
• Use mathematical reasoning to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and the number of bottles needed to fill prescriptions.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Perform the physical activities required for the role, including standing and moving for extended periods, handling and scanning items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precision control, stooping, and visually inspecting information.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other benefit 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree