Pharmacy Intern - Grad

CVS Health • Cohoes, NY

27d • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health’s Graduate Pharmacy Intern supports retail pharmacy teams while applying pharmacy school learning in real-world practice and developing skills for a future Pharmacist role. Under the direction of a preceptor and District Leader, the intern completes a comprehensive training roadmap within 120 days of graduation, gaining knowledge of store, district, and regional operations, patient safety and error prevention, quality assurance, drug utilization review, and professional standards such as corresponding responsibility and red-flag detection.

The intern helps pharmacy operations run smoothly and ensures prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately while providing caring service. The role involves following standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow, communicating effectively, and contributing to a safe and inclusive culture. As readiness increases, the intern takes on greater accountability for pharmacy operations and may provide additional patient health services, including immunizations, where permitted by law and supported by required training and certification.

This is a part-time position. The typical pay range is $23.75–$42.00. The position is eligible for benefits and programs depending on hours worked and eligibility, including dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs. The application window is anticipated to close on 09/30/2027.

Requirements

• PharmD graduate of a U.S.-accredited program before beginning CVS Health’s Post-Graduate Training Program.
• Ability to obtain required pharmacist licensure within the timeframe specified 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.
• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy to ensure patient safety.
• Customer-service and team-orientation skills, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and clear interaction with patients and colleagues.
• Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
• Problem-resolution skills, including choosing an appropriate course of action in challenging patient or colleague interactions.
• Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including extended standing or mobility, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, close visual work, and lifting or exerting force as described.
• Ability to communicate and accurately convey or receive detailed spoken instructions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Follow company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow at each workstation to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and support smooth pharmacy operations.
• Create positive patient experiences by showing empathy and care at pickup, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient problems.
• Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and collect 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 allowed by state regulation.
• Provide in-the-moment coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members while sharing 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.
• Contribute to a high-performing team, seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge, and respond constructively to feedback.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to other market stores for 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 services such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, and voluntarily staff offsite clinics, where allowed by law and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permissible, complete licensing and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status; educate patients about vaccines, obtain informed consent, monitor and respond to adverse reactions, report events as required, and collect, track, and document patient information.
• Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within designated timeframes.
• Perform physical and communication tasks required for the role, including remaining mobile and upright for extended periods, handling and lifting items, maintaining visual accuracy, communicating detailed information, and completing tasks assigned by a supervisor or manager.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree