Pharmacy Intern - Grad

CVS Health•Bloomington, MN

6d•$24 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Graduate Pharmacy Interns apply their pharmacy-school learning in real-world practice and develop the skills needed 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. Training and hands-on experience cover patient safety and error prevention, quality assurance and drug utilization review, and pharmacy standards such as corresponding responsibility and red-flag detection. Interns support pharmacy operations so prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately and patients receive caring service. They follow standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow, communicate effectively, and help foster a safe, inclusive environment. As tenure and readiness increase, they take on greater accountability for pharmacy management, oversight, and operations. Duties are performed within applicable laws and regulations, under required supervision, and as permitted by state law. This is a part-time position. The typical pay range is $24.25–$42.00. The position is eligible, depending on hours worked and eligibility, for benefits including dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs. The anticipated application window closes June 1, 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 state-required timeframe; 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, shift quickly between tasks, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Friendly, helpful customer-service approach and ability to recognize and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication and active-listening skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.
Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate response.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including extended standing and mobility, lifting and handling items, reaching, stooping, repetitive finger movements, and close visual acuity.
Ability to convey and receive detailed spoken information accurately.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Complete the post-graduate training roadmap within 120 days of graduation, under the direction of a preceptor and District Leader.
Follow company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to support safe, accurate prescription fulfillment.
Provide caring patient service, demonstrate empathy, offer immunizations and other services where appropriate, and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and collect patient medical history when appropriate and under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Take telephonic prescriptions and contact prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes where permitted by state regulation.
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 expand clinical and technical knowledge; contribute to a high-performing team and support a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs and travel voluntarily to other market stores for shifts as 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, when legally permitted and appropriately trained and certified.
Where permissible and after meeting state requirements, obtain Technician Immunizer status; prepare and administer vaccines, educate patients, obtain informed consent, monitor and respond to adverse reactions, and document and report required information.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within designated timeframes.
Perform essential physical and communication tasks, including remaining mobile and upright for extended periods, handling and lifting items, reaching, stooping, repetitive finger work, visually inspecting information, and accurately exchanging spoken instructions.