Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • West Warwick, RI

8d • $21 - $42

About The Position

CVS Health is hiring a third-year pharmacy intern to work as part of a retail pharmacy team. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern helps maintain a safe and effective pharmacy environment and deliver patient care. The role involves supporting patient safety, pharmacy professional practice, regulatory requirements, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification.

The intern helps keep customers and patients healthy through patient care programs, models empathy and compassion, collaborates to improve outcomes, and supports a team culture of care, enthusiasm, and pride. Interns are expected to pursue patient immunizations once state regulations are met.

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 required training within state guidelines and the required timeframe.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, scan, and bag items; occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.
• Finger dexterity for tasks such as picking, pinching, and typing.
• Ability to reach overhead, extend hands and arms in multiple directions, and stoop and bend to move items between low and high positions.
• Ability to adjust machines to precise positions.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
• Ability to communicate information and instructions orally to colleagues and customers.
• Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently, and a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• Immunization eligibility.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Contribute to patient safety, pharmacy professional practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification.
• Support the adoption and management of patient care programs.
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion toward patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues.
• Seek opportunities to grow, collaborate, and deliver better outcomes.
• Help align others around CVS Health’s purpose and build support and commitment.
• Foster a team culture that promotes caring, energy, enthusiasm, and pride.
• Complete required training and obtain required licensure, if applicable, within state guidelines.
• Complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.
• Strive to provide patient immunizations once state regulations are met.

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