Pharmacy Intern - Grad

CVS Health • Jasper, IN

6d • $24 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Graduate Pharmacy Interns apply their pharmacy-school education in real-world practice while preparing 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. The role develops understanding of patient safety and error prevention, quality assurance, drug utilization review, professional standards, corresponding responsibility, and red-flag detection.

Interns support pharmacy operations and help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately while delivering caring patient service. They learn to follow standard operating procedures and best practices, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment. With increased tenure and readiness, they take on greater accountability for pharmacy management, oversight, and operations. Duties and permitted clinical services are subject to applicable laws, regulations, training, and supervision.

This is a part-time position. The stated typical pay range is $24.25–$42.00. The position is eligible, subject to hours worked and eligibility, for benefits and programs including dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, and certain voluntary benefits. The anticipated application window closes on 05/01/2027.

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, switch tasks quickly, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Friendly, helpful customer-service orientation and ability to recognize and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and accurate exchange of detailed information.
• Mathematical reasoning to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle requirements for prescriptions.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including extended periods upright, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual acuity.
• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
• Ability to become immunization certified; interns are encouraged to provide patient immunizations 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

• Follow company standard operating procedures at pharmacy workstations to 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 patient service at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient issues.
• Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and solicit patient medical history when appropriate and under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers 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 and share best practices.
• Perform basic inventory tasks as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
• Develop clinical and technical knowledge, contribute to a high-performing team, embrace feedback, and seek opportunities to better assist patients.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs and travel voluntarily to other market stores for shifts as needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including those related to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and voluntarily staffing offsite clinics, when legally permitted and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permissible, complete additional licensure and training for Technician Immunizer status; educate patients about vaccines and obtain informed consent; monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report them as required; and review, collect, track, and document patient information.
• Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within designated timeframes.
• Perform physical and communication tasks required for pharmacy work, including remaining upright, handling and lifting items, reaching, typing or other repetitive finger movements, stooping, visually inspecting information, and accurately exchanging spoken information.
• 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 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