Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Lynn, MA

22d • $21 - $24

About The Position

CVS Health is seeking a third-year pharmacy intern to work as part of a retail pharmacy team and help provide safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients. 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 involves supporting the adoption and management of patient care programs, including striving to provide patient immunizations once state regulations are met.

The intern is expected to demonstrate empathy and compassion, collaborate to improve outcomes, support CVS Health’s purpose, and contribute to a caring and energetic team culture. The position requires completion of training and any applicable licensure within state guidelines, regular and predictable attendance including nights and weekends, and the physical capabilities needed to perform retail pharmacy tasks.

This is a part-time position. The stated typical pay range is $20.50–$24.25. 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.

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.
• Finger dexterity for picking, pinching, typing, or other tasks primarily using the fingers.
• Able to reach overhead and extend the 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 for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and inspecting small parts.
• Able to orally communicate information and instructions to colleagues and customers.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a safe and effective retail pharmacy work environment under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Support patient safety, 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 for patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues.
• Seek opportunities to grow, collaborate, and deliver better outcomes.
• Align others around the organization’s purpose and gain support and commitment.
• Help facilitate a team culture that promotes caring, energy, enthusiasm, and pride.
• Complete required training and obtain any required licensure within state guidelines and timeframes.
• Complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.
• Strive to provide patient immunizations once state regulations are met.

Benefits

• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• Access to certain voluntary benefits.
• Other programs supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

What This Job Offers

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