Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Bradenton, FL

7d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health is hiring a 3rd year Pharmacy Intern to apply pharmacy-school learning in a retail pharmacy and develop skills in preparation for a Pharmacist role. Under the direction of a preceptor, the intern completes a comprehensive training roadmap that includes Key Learning Experiences, activities, and time with district leaders, while gaining an overview of store, district, and regional operations. 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 best practices, communicates effectively, and contributes to a safe, inclusive culture.

As the intern gains experience, responsibilities increase across prescription fulfillment, patient care, team support, inventory, and compliance. Where allowed by law and supported by required training and certification, the intern may deliver additional patient health services, including immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics. Where permissible, the intern may also obtain Technician Immunizer status and assist with vaccine preparation and administration.

This is a part-time position. The stated typical pay range is $20.00–$23.75. Benefits and programs may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, certain voluntary benefits, and other programs, depending on hours worked and eligibility. The application window is anticipated to close on 01/01/2027.

Requirements

• Accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
• 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 support patient safety.
• Ability to help people in a friendly manner, recognize patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Ability to use and understand verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Ability to use mathematics to solve dispensing-related problems, such as calculating tablet quantities and days’ supply.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Physical ability to remain upright for extended periods, lift, scan and bag items, reach and stretch, perform repetitive finger movements, handle objects precisely, stoop and bend, and perform tasks requiring close visual acuity.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs., frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs., and consistently move objects with negligible force.
• Ability to convey detailed spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information through oral communication.

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

Responsibilities

• Complete a comprehensive training roadmap, including Key Learning Experiences, activities, and time spent with district leaders.
• Follow company standard operating procedures at pharmacy workstations and support Pharmacists and Technicians in managing and improving patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Provide empathetic, personalized service to patients; 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 under a licensed Pharmacist’s direct supervision.
• 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.
• Seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge, contribute to a high-performing team, and respond constructively to feedback.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, and travel to other stores in the market for shifts when needed by the business.
• 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 offsite clinics, where allowed and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permissible, complete licensure and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status; educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty; monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events as required; and review, collect, track, and document patient information.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform other tasks as directed 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, depending on hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed