Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Kearny, NJ

About The Position

CVS Health is hiring a third-year pharmacy intern to work as part of its retail pharmacy team under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The intern contributes to a safe and effective pharmacy environment and helps deliver exceptional patient care while supporting patient safety, professional practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification. The role includes adopting and managing patient care programs and contributing to a team culture centered on empathy, collaboration, continuous improvement, and better health outcomes. Interns should provide patient immunizations once state regulations allow. The position requires regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, completion of required training, and obtaining any required licensure within state guidelines. This is a part-time position.

Requirements

Accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
0–3 years of relevant work experience.
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.
Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods.
Ability to lift, scan, and bag items and perform the described reaching, grasping, stooping, bending, and finger-dexterity tasks.
Close visual acuity to perform tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and visual inspection involving small parts.
Ability to orally communicate information and instructions to colleagues and customers.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently exert up to 10 pounds, and constantly exert a negligible amount of force to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Immunization eligibility.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Support patient safety and a safe, effective retail pharmacy work environment under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Contribute to pharmacy professional practice, regulatory requirements, 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.
Demonstrate empathy and compassion toward patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues.
Seek opportunities to grow, collaborate, and deliver better outcomes.
Help align others around the company’s purpose and gain support and commitment.
Facilitate a team culture that promotes caring, energy, enthusiasm, and pride.
Provide patient immunizations once state regulations are met.
Complete required training and obtain required licensure, if applicable, within state guidelines.
Complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.