Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Seattle, WA

4d • $23 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health is hiring a 3rd year Pharmacy Intern to apply pharmacy-school learning in real-world practice and prepare 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. In the pharmacy, the intern supports smooth operations and helps ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately while providing caring patient service. The role requires following standard operating procedures and best practices, communicating effectively, and helping foster a safe, inclusive, and empowering culture.

As experience grows, the intern takes on increasing responsibility for pharmacy operations and patient care within the scope of applicable law and supervision. Duties may include supporting immunizations and other health services when permitted and appropriately trained or certified. This is a part-time position. Pay is typically $23.00–$28.00. The anticipated application window closes February 26, 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.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to concentrate, shift quickly between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Friendly, helpful customer-service approach and ability to notice and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottles needed to fill prescriptions.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Physical ability to remain upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach overhead and in multiple directions; perform repetitive finger and hand tasks; adjust equipment precisely; stoop and bend; and maintain close visual acuity. The role may involve occasional lifting or exertion up to 20 pounds, frequent lifting or exertion up to 10 pounds, and consistently moving objects requiring 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 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 at other locations across the market to meet business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Complete the comprehensive training roadmap and Key Learning Experiences to build pharmacy, clinical, and operational aptitude.
• Follow company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Help pharmacists and technicians manage and improve patient health while supporting smooth pharmacy operations.
• 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 concerns.
• Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and gather 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 allowed by state regulation.
• 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 feedback and opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge, and contribute to a high-performing team and inclusive work environment.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to other stores in the market to work shifts as needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements related to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics, where allowable by law 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 collect, track, and document patient information.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Use attention, communication, listening, mathematical reasoning, customer-service, and problem-resolution skills to meet patient and business needs.
• Perform the physical activities required for the role, including remaining mobile and upright, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and visually inspecting information.
• Perform additional 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