Pharmacy Intern - Grad

CVS Health • Yuma, AZ

25d • $25 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Graduate Pharmacy Interns apply their pharmacy-school learning in real-world practice in preparation for a Pharmacist role. Under the direction of a preceptor and District Leader, interns complete a comprehensive training roadmap within 120 days of graduation, building knowledge of store, district, and regional operations, patient safety, error prevention, quality assurance, drug utilization review, and professional standards. Interns support pharmacy operations and help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately while providing caring service to patients. They use company procedures, best practices, and effective communication, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team culture.

As tenure and readiness increase, interns take on greater accountability for pharmacy management, oversight, and operations. Duties may include following workflow procedures, assisting with prescription fulfillment and patient counseling under pharmacist supervision, taking or clarifying prescriptions where permitted, supporting team members through coaching and mentoring, and performing inventory activities as allowed by law. Interns may also deliver patient-care services such as immunizations and point-of-care testing when permitted and appropriately trained. Where permitted, interns may complete additional training and licensure requirements to support vaccine preparation and administration.

The role requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and completion of required training within designated timeframes. The position is part-time and eligible for benefits and programs, subject to hours worked and eligibility. The typical pay range is $25.00 to $42.00.

Requirements

• PharmD graduate of a U.S.-accredited program before beginning CVS Health’s Post-Graduate Training Program.
• Ability to obtain required pharmacist licensure within the timeframe required 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 designated timeframes.
• Ability to maintain attention and focus, concentrate over time, and pivot between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy to support patient safety.
• Ability to provide friendly assistance, understand patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening and conveying detailed instructions accurately.
• Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate response.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive finger movements; and adjust machines precisely.
• Ability to perform close-visual-acuity tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and inspecting small items.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.

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; interns should strive to provide patient immunizations once state regulations are met.
• Ability to work in the home store and at other locations across the market to meet business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Complete a comprehensive post-graduate training roadmap within 120 days of graduation under the direction of a preceptor and District Leader.
• Follow company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow procedures at workstations to support safe, accurate, and timely prescription fulfillment.
• Help create positive patient experiences through empathetic service at pickup, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and gather patient medical-history information 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 allowed by state regulation.
• Provide in-the-moment coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members and share 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.
• Expand clinical and technical knowledge, contribute to a high-performing team, and respond constructively to feedback.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs and voluntarily travel to other stores in the market for shifts when needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including those concerning patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics, where allowed by law and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permissible, complete additional licensure and training to obtain 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 designated timeframes.
• Perform required physical and communication tasks, including handling and scanning items, reading and checking prescription information, and communicating clearly with patients and colleagues.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree