Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Machesney Park, IL

2d • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health is hiring a third-year Pharmacy Intern to gain hands-on experience applying pharmacy-school learning in a retail pharmacy setting and preparing for a future Pharmacist role. Under the direction of a preceptor, the intern completes a comprehensive training roadmap featuring Key Learning Experiences, activities, and time with district leaders, while gaining exposure to store, district, and regional operations. The intern supports pharmacy operations, prescription fulfillment, patient care, and positive patient experiences while learning and following company procedures and best practices. The position also involves developing clinical and technical knowledge, communicating effectively, and contributing to a safe, inclusive team culture.

As experience grows, the intern takes on increasing responsibility for the safety and effectiveness of pharmacy operations. Where permitted by law and supported by required training, the intern may assist with immunizations and other patient health services. This is a part-time position. The typical pay range is $20.50–$24.25. The application window is anticipated to close on 12/30/2026.

Requirements

• Accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
• Possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• 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 to ensure patient safety.
• Demonstrate friendly, helpful customer service; notice and understand patient reactions and respond appropriately.
• Use and understand verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues, including active listening and conveying detailed spoken instructions accurately.
• Use mathematics to solve pharmacy problems, such as calculating quantities, days’ supply, and bottle requirements.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Meet physical demands including remaining upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching and stretching; repetitive finger movements; precise machine adjustments; stooping and bending; close visual work; and lifting or exerting force as described in the posting.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
• Ability to become immunization certified once state regulations are met.
• Ability to work in the home store and across the market at other locations 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 exposure to store, district, and regional operations.
• 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.
• Support pharmacy operations and help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately.
• Provide caring, personalized service to patients in person and by 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 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.
• 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 opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge, contribute to a high-performing team, and respond constructively to feedback.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs and travel voluntarily 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 patient safety, controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping, and patient privacy and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics, where allowed 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 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 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