Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Port Royal, SC

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 setting and prepare for increasing responsibility in a Pharmacist role. Under the direction of a preceptor, the intern completes a comprehensive training roadmap, including Key Learning Experiences, activities, and time with district leaders, while gaining an overview of store, district, and regional operations.

The intern supports pharmacy operations and helps ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately while providing caring patient service. The role involves following Standard Operating Procedures and pharmacy workflows, communicating effectively, and contributing to a safe, inclusive team culture. As experience increases, the intern takes on greater responsibility for pharmacy operations and patient care, within applicable laws and under pharmacist supervision where required.

This is a part-time position. The typical pay range is $20.00–$23.75. The application window is anticipated to close on 12/14/2026.

Requirements

• Accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
• Possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Friendly, patient-focused customer service and team orientation; ability to notice and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning sufficient to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle requirements for prescriptions.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate response.
• Ability to complete the listed physical demands, including remaining upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, bagging, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precision adjustment, stooping, and close visual work.
• Ability to convey and receive detailed spoken instructions accurately.
• Availability for regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

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 requirements are met.
• Ability to work in 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 training roadmap and Key Learning Experiences to build readiness for a Pharmacist role.
• Follow company Standard Operating Procedures at pharmacy workstations and support pharmacists and technicians in managing and improving patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures in production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Provide empathetic, personalized service to patients in person and by phone; 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 the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Take telephonic prescriptions 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.
• Perform 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.
• Comply with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including patient privacy and controlled-substance requirements.
• Deliver additional patient health services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics, where legally permitted and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permissible, complete licensure and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status; educate patients about vaccines, refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty, monitor and respond to adverse reactions, and document applicable 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