Pharmacy Intern - Grad

CVS Health • Lexington, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Graduate Pharmacy Interns apply pharmacy school and practice learning in real-world settings while developing the skills needed for increasing responsibility and a future Pharmacist role. Under the direction of a preceptor and District Leader, interns complete a comprehensive training roadmap within 120 days of graduation to build knowledge of store, district, and regional operations. Training and hands-on experience address patient safety, error prevention, quality assurance, drug utilization review, and pharmacy professional standards, including corresponding responsibility and red-flag detection.

Interns support pharmacy operations so prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately and patients receive caring service. They learn to follow Standard Operating Procedures and best practices, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe, inclusive culture. As tenure and readiness increase, they take on greater accountability for supporting pharmacy management, oversight, and operations. The role may also include supporting immunizations and other patient health care services where allowed by law and supported by required training and certification.

The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and completion of required training within designated timeframes. It involves standing and remaining mobile for extended periods, handling and scanning items, repetitive finger movements, reaching, stooping, close visual work, and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. The stated pay range is $23.75–$42.00. This part-time position is eligible for benefits and programs depending on hours worked and eligibility, including dental, vision, wellness resources, employee discounts, and access to certain voluntary benefits. The application window is anticipated to close on June 1, 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 required by state guidelines; failure to obtain licensure within 120 days of graduation results in separation of employment.
• 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.
• Friendly, helpful customer-service approach and ability to understand and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and clear exchange of detailed information.
• Mathematical reasoning skills for prescription-related calculations, such as quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach and stretch; perform repetitive finger movements; adjust machines precisely; stoop and bend; and perform close visual work.
• 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.

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 strive to provide patient immunizations once state regulations are met.
• Ability to work in the home store and other locations across the market to meet business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Follow company Standard Operating Procedures and pharmacy workflow procedures at each workstation to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Help ensure pharmacy operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately.
• Provide caring, personalized patient service at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Offer counseling, respond to medical questions, and obtain patient medical history when appropriate 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 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 feedback, and develop clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, including traveling to other stores in the market 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 staffing offsite clinics, where allowable and properly trained and certified.
• Where permissible, complete requirements for Technician Immunizer status; prepare and administer vaccines, educate patients, obtain informed consent, monitor and respond to adverse reactions, report events as required, and collect, track, and document patient information.
• Complete a comprehensive post-graduate training roadmap within 120 days of graduation.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within designated timeframes.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other 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