Pharmacy Intern - Grad

CVS Health • Greensburg, PA

6d • $24 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health’s Graduate Pharmacy Intern applies pharmacy school learning in a retail pharmacy setting while preparing for a Pharmacist role. Under the direction of a preceptor and District Leader, the intern completes a comprehensive training roadmap within 120 days of graduation, building knowledge of store, district, and regional operations, patient safety, error prevention, quality assurance, drug utilization review, professional standards, corresponding responsibility, and red flag detection.

The intern supports pharmacy operations so prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately and patients receive caring service. The role follows standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow across production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off, while developing skills through hands-on practice, training, and feedback. With increasing tenure and readiness, the intern takes on greater accountability for pharmacy management, oversight, and operations. Under appropriate supervision and as permitted by law, the intern may counsel patients, handle prescription-related communications, support immunizations and other health services, and assist with inventory activities.

This part-time position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and flexibility to travel to other stores in the market as business needs require. The typical pay range is $23.75–$42.00. Benefits may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, and access to certain voluntary benefits, depending on hours worked and eligibility.

Requirements

• PharmD graduate of a U.S.-accredited program before beginning the CVS Health Post-Graduate Training Program.
• Ability to obtain required pharmacist licensure within the timeframe specified by state guidelines; failure to obtain licensure within 120 days of graduation results in separation of employment.
• Must possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Ability to concentrate, shift quickly between tasks, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Ability to provide friendly assistance, understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Ability to use verbal and written communication and active listening with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations relevant to prescription dispensing, such as tablet quantities and days’ supply.
• Ability to identify challenging interactions and choose an appropriate response.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including extended upright periods, lifting and exerting force up to the stated levels, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual acuity.
• Ability to communicate detailed spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed oral information.

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, interns should strive to provide patient immunizations.
• 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 within 120 days of graduation under the direction of a preceptor and District Leader.
• Follow company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow procedures at each workstation to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and provide caring service to patients.
• Create positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and solve or escalate patient problems.
• Offer counseling, field medical questions, and solicit 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 while sharing best practices.
• Complete basic inventory activities as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership, such as putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
• Seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge, embrace feedback, and contribute to a high-performing team.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs and travel voluntarily 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 concerning patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics, where allowable 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 obtain informed consent; monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events; 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.
• Attend to prescription information and label accuracy, provide customer service, communicate effectively, use mathematical reasoning in prescription fulfillment, and resolve challenging patient or colleague interactions.
• Perform the physical tasks required for the role, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.

Benefits

• Dental benefits, depending on hours worked and eligibility.
• Vision benefits, depending on hours worked and eligibility.
• 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