Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Lincoln, NE

10d • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health 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 featuring Key Learning Experiences, activities, and time with district leaders, while gaining exposure to store, district, and regional operations. In the pharmacy, they support smooth operations, prompt and accurate prescription fulfillment, and caring patient service by following standard operating procedures, best practices, and effective communication. Interns are expected to contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment and demonstrate empathy and genuine care in interactions with patients and colleagues.

The role includes progressively greater responsibility for pharmacy operations, patient safety, and service. Where permitted by law and supported by training and certification, interns may provide additional health care services, including immunizations, point-of-care testing, and work at offsite clinics. Interns may also pursue Technician Immunizer status where permissible and under applicable state requirements.

This is a part-time position. The typical pay range is $20.00–$23.75. Eligible colleagues may have access to benefits and programs depending on hours worked and eligibility, including dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, and certain voluntary benefits. The application window is anticipated to close on 01/30/2027.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Ability to provide friendly assistance, recognize patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues; active listening skills.
• Ability to use mathematics to calculate quantities to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle requirements.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including remaining upright for extended periods, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, close visual work, and lifting or exerting force as described.
• Ability to convey detailed spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

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 across the market at other 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 and pharmacy workflow procedures at workstations including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
• Support safe, accurate, and prompt prescription fulfillment and smooth pharmacy operations.
• Provide empathetic, personalized patient service at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Offer counseling, respond to medical questions, and obtain 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 state regulations allow.
• Provide in-the-moment coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members while sharing best practices.
• Complete basic inventory tasks as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
• Seek feedback and opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge, and contribute to a high-performing team with a growth mindset.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to stores in the market for shifts as needed.
• Comply with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements related to controlled substances and patient privacy and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and voluntary staffing at offsite clinics, where allowed by law and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permissible, complete required licensure and training for Technician Immunizer status; educate patients about vaccines, refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty, monitor and respond to adverse reactions, report events as required, and collect and document patient information.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 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: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed