Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Indiana, PA

27d•$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 a Pharmacist role. Under a preceptor’s direction, the intern completes a training roadmap that includes Key Learning Experiences, activities, and time with district leaders, while gaining exposure to store, district, and regional operations. The intern supports daily pharmacy operations so prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and patients receive caring service. The role involves following standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflows, communicating effectively, and contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team culture. With increasing tenure, the intern assumes greater responsibility for operational safety and effectiveness. Duties include assisting patients, supporting prescription fulfillment and inventory activities, and delivering additional patient health care services when permitted by law and supported by required training and certification. Where permissible, the intern may also complete requirements to obtain Technician Immunizer status and support vaccine preparation and administration under applicable rules. This is a part-time position. The typical pay range is $20.00–$23.75. Eligible 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 10/14/2027.

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.
Ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Friendly, helpful customer service and ability to notice and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and colleagues, including active listening and accurately conveying or receiving detailed spoken instructions.
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.
Ability to be mobile and remain upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive finger and hand movements; and adjust machines precisely.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and inspecting small parts.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs, frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs, and consistently move objects using negligible force.
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Flexibility to support scheduling and business needs, including working shifts at other stores in the market as needed.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
Ability and willingness to become immunization certified once state requirements 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 a comprehensive training roadmap, including Key Learning Experiences, activities, and time with district leaders.
Follow company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow procedures at each workstation to help ensure safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
Provide empathetic, personalized 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, respond to medical questions, and solicit 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 allowed 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 feedback and opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge, and contribute to a high-performing pharmacy team.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs and travel to other market stores to work shifts as needed.
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 care 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 additional licensure and training requirements to obtain Technician Immunizer status and support vaccine preparation and administration.
Where supporting immunizations, educate patients about vaccines, refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty, monitor for and respond to adverse reactions, 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.