Pharmacy Intern - Grad

CVS Health•Struthers, OH

10d•$24 - $42

About The Position

CVS Health Graduate Pharmacy Interns apply pharmacy-school learning in real-world practice to prepare for a Pharmacist role. Under the direction of a preceptor and District Leader, interns complete a comprehensive training roadmap within 120 days of graduation, developing knowledge of store, district, and regional operations. Training and hands-on work build understanding of patient safety and error prevention, quality assurance, drug utilization review, and professional standards such as corresponding responsibility and red-flag detection. Interns assist pharmacy teams in keeping operations running smoothly and ensuring prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately. They provide caring patient service, follow standard operating procedures and best practices, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe and inclusive culture. As their tenure and readiness increase, they take on greater accountability for pharmacy operations and may provide additional patient-care services, where permitted by law and supported by required training and certification. The position requires a PharmD from a U.S.-accredited program before beginning CVS Health’s Post-Graduate Training Program, the ability to obtain pharmacist licensure within the required timeframe, and valid intern and/or technician licensure as required. The role requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and the ability to complete required training on time. It involves extended periods upright and mobile, handling items, repetitive hand and finger movements, reaching, stooping, close visual work, and occasional lifting or exertion of up to 20 pounds. The posting describes this as a part-time position. The typical pay range is $23.75–$42.00. Eligible benefits and programs may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs, depending on hours worked and eligibility.

Requirements

PharmD graduate of a U.S.-accredited program before beginning the CVS Health Post-Graduate Training Program.
Ability to obtain required pharmacist licensure within the timeframe specified by state guidelines; failure to obtain it within 120 days of graduation results in separation of employment.
Must 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 over time and shift quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Friendly customer-service orientation and ability to recognize and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening and accurately conveying or receiving detailed information.
Mathematical reasoning to calculate quantities such as tablets, days’ supply, and bottles needed for prescriptions.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Physical ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach and stretch; perform repetitive finger movements; extend arms to place, move, or lift items; adjust machines precisely; and stoop and bend to move items between low and high positions.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently exert negligible force to move objects.

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 regulations are met, 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 the 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 including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
Help ensure prescriptions are fulfilled promptly, safely, and accurately and pharmacy operations run smoothly.
Provide caring patient service, including responding empathetically, addressing or escalating patient problems, and offering immunizations and other services where appropriate.
Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and obtain patient medical history when appropriate under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Take telephonic prescriptions 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.
Perform 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.
Seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge, receive feedback, and contribute to a high-performing team.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs and travel voluntarily to other stores in the market to work 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 offsite clinics, where allowed and appropriately trained and certified.
Where permitted, 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, track, 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.