Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • South Plainfield, NJ

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About The Position

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

A key part of the position is supporting patient health through the adoption and management of patient care programs. Interns are expected to demonstrate empathy and compassion, collaborate to improve outcomes, align colleagues around CVS Health’s purpose, and foster a caring, energetic, enthusiastic, and proud team culture.

This is a part-time position. The typical pay range is $20.00–$23.75. Eligible benefits and programs vary based on hours worked and eligibility and may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs.

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 remain mobile and upright for extended periods, reach and handle items, use finger dexterity and precision control, stoop, and perform close-visual-acuity tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally and exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support patient safety and pharmacy professional practice under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Help maintain regulatory compliance and quality assurance in the retail pharmacy.
• Provide customer service and support patient care programs.
• Manage inventory and pharmacy workflow, excluding final prescription verification.
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion toward patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with others and seek ways to improve outcomes.
• Help align colleagues around the company’s purpose and gain their support and commitment.
• Contribute to 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.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

Benefits

• Dental benefits, subject to hours worked and eligibility.
• Vision benefits, subject to hours worked and eligibility.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• Access to certain voluntary benefits.
• Other benefits and 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