Pharmacy Intern - Grad

CVS Health•Indianapolis, IN

6d•$24 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health’s Graduate Pharmacy Intern applies pharmacy-school learning in real-world practice while preparing for a Pharmacist role. Under the direction of a preceptor and District Leader, the intern completes a comprehensive training roadmap within 120 days of graduation, building knowledge of store, district, and regional operations. Training and hands-on experience develop understanding of patient safety, error prevention, quality assurance, drug utilization review, professional standards, corresponding responsibility, and red-flag detection. The intern supports pharmacy operations so prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately and patients receive caring service. The role follows standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow, communicates effectively, and contributes to a safe, inclusive team culture. As tenure and readiness increase, the intern assumes greater accountability for pharmacy management, oversight, and operations. Where permitted by law and supported by training and certification, the intern may also deliver patient health services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics. This is described as a part-time position. The stated pay range is $24.25–$42.00. Benefits and programs may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs, depending on hours worked and eligibility. The application window is anticipated to close on 05/01/2027.

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 set 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 designated timeframes.
Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot between tasks, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Customer-service and team-orientation skills, including responding appropriately to patients’ needs and reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills and active listening skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.
Mathematical reasoning skills, including calculating quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods, lift, scan and bag items, reach, stretch, stoop, perform repetitive finger movements, and handle items with precision.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and inspecting small items.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
Ability to communicate spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed oral information.

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 at the home store and at other market locations to meet business needs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Complete a comprehensive 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.
Help provide positive patient experiences with empathy and genuine care, including serving patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offering immunizations and other services; and resolving or escalating patient problems.
Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and solicit 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 opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge, contribute to a high-performing team, and be receptive to feedback.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs and travel voluntarily to other stores in the market for shifts when 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, point-of-care testing, and voluntarily staffing offsite clinics, where legally permitted and supported by required training and certification.
Where permissible, complete licensure and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status to support vaccine preparation and administration.
Educate patients about vaccines, answer questions, and obtain informed consent.
Monitor for and respond to adverse reactions and report events according to public health requirements.
Review and collect patient information and track and document information for applicable patients.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within designated timeframes.
Perform other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.