Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Albany, OR

7d • $21 - $25

About The Position

CVS Health is seeking a third-year pharmacy intern to work as part of a retail pharmacy team and help deliver safe, effective, patient-centered care. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern contributes to patient safety, professional pharmacy practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification. The role also supports the adoption and management of patient care programs and provides opportunities for professional growth in a culture of continuous improvement.

The intern is expected to demonstrate empathy and compassion, collaborate to improve outcomes, build support for CVS Health’s purpose, and help foster an energetic, caring team culture. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and the ability to perform the physical and communication tasks associated with retail pharmacy work. This is a part-time position. The stated pay range is $20.75–$25.25. Eligible benefits and programs may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, and certain voluntary benefits, depending on hours worked and eligibility.

Requirements

• Accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
• 0–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Must 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.
• Able to remain mobile and upright for extended periods.
• Able to lift, scan, and bag items; occasionally lift up to 20 pounds and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
• Able to perform finger-dexterity tasks such as picking, pinching, and typing.
• Able to reach overhead and extend hands and arms in multiple directions to place, move, or lift items.
• Able to adjust machines to exact positions.
• Able to stoop and bend at the waist to move items between low and high positions.
• Close visual acuity to transcribe, view a computer terminal, and inspect small parts.
• Able to communicate information and instructions orally to colleagues and customers.

Nice To Haves

• Immunization eligibility.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strive to provide patient immunizations once state regulations are met.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Support patient safety, professional pharmacy 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.
• Collaborate with others and seek ways to improve outcomes.
• Align others around the company’s purpose and gain their support and commitment.
• Help facilitate a team culture that promotes caring, energy, enthusiasm, and pride.
• Complete required training and obtain required licensure, if applicable, within state guidelines.
• Complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.
• Once state regulations are met, strive to provide patient immunizations.

Benefits

• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• Access to certain voluntary benefits.
• Other programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, depending on hours worked and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed