Pharmacy Intern - Grad

CVS Health • Pataskala, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Graduate Pharmacy Interns apply their pharmacy-school learning 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 to build knowledge of store, district, and regional operations. Training and hands-on work develop understanding of patient safety and error prevention, quality assurance and drug utilization review, and professional standards including corresponding responsibility and red-flag detection.

Interns support pharmacy operations so prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and patients receive caring service. They follow standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe and inclusive culture. As their tenure and readiness increase, they take on greater accountability for pharmacy management, oversight, and operations, within applicable law and under the required supervision.

The role may include supporting immunizations where permitted, after completing applicable licensure and training requirements. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and flexibility to work at other stores in the market when needed. This is a part-time position. The typical pay range is $23.75–$42.00. The application window is anticipated to close September 30, 2027.

Requirements

• PharmD graduate of a U.S.-accredited program before beginning CVS Health’s Post-Graduate Training Program.
• Ability to obtain required pharmacist licensure within the timeframe set by state guidelines; failure to obtain it 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 complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Ability to concentrate, shift quickly between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Customer-service and team orientation, including friendly assistance and appropriate responses to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and accurate communication of detailed information.
• Mathematical reasoning sufficient to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and the number of containers needed to fill prescriptions.
• Problem-resolution skills to identify challenging interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Physical ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach and stoop; perform repetitive finger movements and precision tasks; and meet stated lifting and exertion demands.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and inspecting small items.
• 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 to become immunization certified after meeting state regulations; interns should strive to provide patient immunizations.
• 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 SOPs and pharmacy workflow at workstations such as production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off to support safe, accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Provide caring, personalized service to patients in person and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and obtain patient medical-history information when appropriate 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 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.
• Develop clinical and technical knowledge, contribute to a high-performing team, embrace feedback, and support a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, including 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 for controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping and patient privacy and security.
• Deliver additional patient health services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and voluntary staffing of offsite clinics, where permitted and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permitted, complete requirements for Technician Immunizer status; educate patients about vaccines, answer questions and obtain informed consent, monitor 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 designated timeframes.
• Perform physical and communication tasks required for pharmacy work, including remaining upright for extended periods, handling and scanning items, reaching, fine-motor work, visual inspection, lifting, and communicating detailed information accurately.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits and other programs, 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