Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Homewood, AL

6d

About The Position

CVS Health’s 3rd year Pharmacy Interns apply pharmacy-school learning in real-world practice while preparing for increasing responsibility and a future Pharmacist role. Under the direction of a preceptor, interns complete a comprehensive training roadmap involving Key Learning Experiences, activities, and time with district leaders. The roadmap also provides an overview of store, district, and regional operations.

In the pharmacy, interns support smooth operations and help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately while providing caring service. They learn to follow Standard Operating Procedures, pharmacy workflow practices, and effective communication standards. Interns are expected to demonstrate empathy and genuine care, contribute to a safe and inclusive culture, and take on increasing responsibility as their tenure progresses.

This is a part-time position. The stated pay range is $20.00–$23.75. Eligible colleagues may have access to benefits and programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, depending on hours worked and eligibility. Listed benefits include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, and access to certain voluntary benefits. The anticipated application window closes December 21, 2026.

Requirements

• Be 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.
• Demonstrate the ability to concentrate, shift between tasks, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Provide friendly customer service, recognize and respond appropriately to patient reactions, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively, including active listening and accurate exchange of detailed information.
• Use mathematical reasoning to calculate quantities such as tablets, days’ supply, and bottles required for prescriptions.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the physical demands of the position, including extended periods upright, mobility, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precision control, stooping, close visual acuity, and lifting or exerting force as described in the posting.
• Attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
• Ability to become immunization certified and, once state requirements are met, strive to provide patient immunizations.
• Ability to work in the home store and other market 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 time with district leaders.
• Follow company Standard Operating Procedures at each workstation to support pharmacists and technicians in managing and improving patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to help fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide positive patient experiences through empathetic, personalized service; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Offer counseling, respond to medical questions, and gather patient medical history when appropriate and under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Take telephonic prescriptions and contact prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes where state regulations allow.
• 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, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
• Contribute to a high-performing team, remain receptive to feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs and travel to other stores in the market for shifts as needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics, where legally permitted and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permissible, complete licensure and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status; educate patients about vaccines, refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty, monitor and respond to adverse reactions, report adverse events, and collect and document applicable 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, subject to hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed