Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Somerset, PA

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About The Position

CVS Health 3rd year Pharmacy Interns apply pharmacy-school learning in real-world practice and prepare for increasing responsibility as a pharmacist. Under the direction of a preceptor, interns complete a comprehensive training roadmap with Key Learning Experiences, activities, and time with district leaders, while learning about store, district, and regional operations. They support pharmacy operations and help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, while providing caring service to patients. Interns follow standard operating procedures and best practices, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging culture.

As their tenure increases, interns take on greater responsibility for pharmacy operations and patient care. They work across pharmacy stations, support prescription fulfillment and patient service, and may provide additional health care services where allowed by law and supported by required training and certification. When permitted, interns may also complete requirements for Technician Immunizer status and assist with vaccine preparation and administration.

This is a part-time position. The listed pay range is $20.00–$23.75. Depending on hours worked and eligibility, benefits may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs. The anticipated application window closes November 13, 2026.

Requirements

• Accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
• Must possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
• Ability to attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to complete required training within designated timeframes.
• Ability to concentrate, shift between tasks, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Customer-service and teamwork orientation, including responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills, active listening, and ability to understand and convey information accurately.
• Mathematical reasoning skills 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 response.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, close visual work, and lifting or exerting force as described.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
• Ability and willingness to become immunization certified once state regulations are met.
• Ability to work in the home store and across other market locations to meet business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Complete the comprehensive training roadmap, including Key Learning Experiences, activities, and time with district leaders.
• Follow company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow procedures at workstations such as production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
• Support pharmacists and technicians in managing and improving patient health and ensure safe, accurate, and prompt prescription fulfillment.
• Provide empathetic, personalized patient service at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient problems.
• Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and solicit patient medical history when appropriate 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 tasks as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
• Seek feedback and opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge, and contribute to a high-performing team.
• 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, 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 by law and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permissible, complete licensure and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status; educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty.
• Where supporting immunizations, monitor for and respond to adverse reactions, report events as required, and review, collect, track, and document applicable 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 remaining mobile and upright, handling and moving items, and accurately conveying and receiving spoken instructions.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.

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: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed