Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Chantilly, VA

2d • $21 - $24

About The Position

CVS Health is seeking a 3rd year pharmacy intern to work as part of a retail pharmacy team and help patients on their path to better health. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern supports a safe and effective pharmacy environment and provides care to patients. The role includes work in patient safety, professional pharmacy practice, regulatory requirements, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification.

The intern helps lead and manage patient care programs, demonstrates empathy and compassion toward patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues, and collaborates to improve outcomes. The intern is also expected to support a caring and energetic team culture and complete required training and licensure within state guidelines. This is a part-time position.

Requirements

• Accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
• 0–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Must possess or be in the process of obtaining valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Complete all required training within state guidelines and the required timeframe.
• Ability to communicate information and instructions orally to colleagues and customers.
• Ability to use finger dexterity for picking, pinching, typing, or similar tasks.
• Ability to reach overhead and extend hands and arms in multiple directions to grasp, place, move, or lift items.
• Ability to adjust machines to exact positions.
• Ability to stoop and bend at the waist to move items between low and high positions.
• Close visual acuity to transcribe, view a computer terminal, read, and inspect small parts.
• Ability to lift, scan, and bag items; occasional lifting or exertion of up to 20 lbs. and frequent exertion of up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Immunization eligibility.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Once state regulations are met, pharmacy interns should strive to provide patient immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure a safe and effective retail pharmacy work environment under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Support patient safety, pharmacy professional practice, regulatory requirements, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification.
• Adopt and manage patient care programs to help keep customers and patients healthy.
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion for patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues.
• Seek opportunities to grow, collaborate, and deliver better outcomes.
• Align others around the company’s purpose and gain support and commitment.
• Facilitate a team culture that promotes caring, energy, enthusiasm, and pride.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Complete required training and obtain required licensure, if applicable, within state guidelines.
• Complete 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