Pharmacy Intern - Grad

CVS Health • Westerville, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Graduate Pharmacy Interns support retail pharmacy teams while developing the skills and experience needed for a Pharmacist role. Applying pharmacy-school learning in practice, the intern completes a comprehensive training roadmap within 120 days of graduation under the direction of a preceptor and District Leader. Training covers store, district, and regional operations, patient safety and error prevention, quality assurance and drug utilization review, and professional standards such as corresponding responsibility and red-flag detection.

The intern helps pharmacy operations run smoothly and ensures prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately while providing caring service. The role involves following standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflows, communicating effectively, and contributing to a safe, inclusive team culture. With increasing tenure and readiness, the intern takes on greater accountability for supporting pharmacy management, oversight, and operations. Duties and permitted services vary according to applicable laws, state regulations, training, and certification.

This is a part-time position. The stated typical pay range is $23.75–$42.00. The position is eligible for benefits and programs depending on hours worked and eligibility, including dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, and access to certain voluntary benefits. The application window is anticipated to close on 09/30/2027.

Requirements

• Graduate with a PharmD from a U.S.-accredited program before beginning CVS Health’s 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.
• 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 on tasks and shift quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Friendly, helpful customer-service approach and ability to understand and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills, active listening, and ability to interact with patients and colleagues.
• Mathematical reasoning skills for prescription calculations, such as tablet quantities and days’ supply.
• Problem-resolution skills and ability to choose an appropriate course of action in challenging interactions.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach and stretch; perform repetitive finger movements; extend arms in multiple directions; make precise adjustments; stoop and bend; and maintain close visual acuity.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects using negligible force.
• Ability to accurately convey important spoken instructions 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 and, once state requirements are met, 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

• Follow company standard operating procedures at pharmacy workstations to support pharmacists and technicians in managing and improving patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pickup, drive-through, and drop-off stations to fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide caring patient service, create personalized interactions, offer immunizations and other services when appropriate, and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and obtain patient medical history when appropriate and under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and contact prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes where permitted by state regulation.
• 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 deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
• Contribute to a high-performing team, respond to feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs and travel voluntarily 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 related to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, and voluntarily staff offsite clinics where allowed and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permissible, complete licensure and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status; educate patients about vaccines, obtain informed consent, 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 physical and communication tasks required for pharmacy work, including handling and scanning items, reaching, typing, maintaining visual accuracy, conveying and receiving detailed instructions, and lifting or exerting force as specified.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other benefits and programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, 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