Pharmacy Intern - Grad

CVS Health • Kearny, NJ

18d • $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. They support pharmacy operations so prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately and patients receive caring service. Interns learn to follow standard operating procedures and best practices, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe, inclusive team culture.

As tenure and readiness grow, interns assume greater accountability for supporting pharmacy management and operations. Duties may include assisting at pharmacy workstations; serving patients; offering counseling and gathering medical histories under a licensed pharmacist’s direct supervision; handling or clarifying prescriptions where state regulations allow; coaching and mentoring team members; performing permitted inventory tasks; and providing additional patient-care services, including immunizations and point-of-care testing, when legally allowed and appropriately trained. Where permitted, interns may complete requirements for Technician Immunizer status and help prepare and administer vaccines.

The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and completion of required training within designated timeframes. It involves patient and colleague interaction, focused attention, communication, mathematical reasoning, problem resolution, and physical activities such as standing, reaching, lifting, stooping, and close visual work. The posting describes the position as part-time and gives a typical pay range of $23.75–$42.00. Benefits depend on hours worked and eligibility.

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 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.
• Ability to concentrate, shift quickly between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Customer-service and teamwork orientation, including friendly assistance and appropriate responses to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
• Ability to use mathematics for prescription-related calculations, such as tablet quantities and days’ supply.
• Ability to identify challenging interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to complete the listed physical demands, including remaining mobile and upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, close visual work, and spoken and oral communication.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
• Ability to become immunization certified and work toward providing patient immunizations once state regulations are met.
• Ability to work in the home store and other market locations as business needs require.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, 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 procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations.
• Help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately and pharmacy operations run smoothly.
• Provide empathetic, personalized service to patients, respond to or escalate concerns, and offer immunizations and other services where appropriate.
• Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and obtain patient medical-history information when appropriate under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Take telephonic prescriptions 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 and share best practices.
• Complete permitted inventory activities, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories, as directed by pharmacy leadership.
• Build clinical and technical knowledge, seek feedback, and contribute to a high-performing team.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs and travel 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 services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, and voluntarily staff offsite clinics where allowed and appropriately trained.
• Where permitted, complete licensure and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status; educate patients about vaccines, obtain informed consent, monitor and respond to adverse reactions, report events, and collect and document patient information.
• 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 physical, emotional, and financial well-being, subject to hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree