Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Fairfax, VA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

As a third-year pharmacy intern at CVS Health, you will work as part of the retail pharmacy team under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. You will help maintain a safe and effective pharmacy environment and deliver caring, exceptional service to patients. The role includes work related to 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 patient-care programs. The role also emphasizes empathy, collaboration, continuous improvement, and fostering an energetic, caring team culture.

This part-time position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and involves completing required training and obtaining applicable licensure within state guidelines. The role has physical demands that include extended periods of standing or remaining upright, mobility, reaching, bending, visual tasks, and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.

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.
• Able to remain mobile and upright for extended periods.
• Able to lift, scan, and bag items; use finger dexterity; reach overhead and in multiple directions; adjust machines precisely; and stoop and bend to move items.
• Close visual acuity to transcribe, view a computer terminal, read, and visually inspect small parts.
• Able to communicate information and instructions orally to colleagues and customers.
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally, exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and exert a negligible amount of force constantly.

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

• Help ensure 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.
• Adopt and manage patient-care programs to help keep customers and patients healthy.
• Show empathy and compassion toward patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues.
• Seek opportunities to grow, collaborate, and deliver better outcomes.
• Align others around CVS Health's purpose and gain support and commitment.
• Help 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.

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