Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Groton, CT

7d • $21 - $42

About The Position

CVS Health is hiring a third-year pharmacy intern to work as part of a retail pharmacy team under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The intern helps maintain a safe and effective pharmacy environment and deliver patient care while supporting patient safety, professional practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification.

The role includes adopting and managing patient care programs, contributing to a supportive team culture, and helping patients and customers access better health outcomes. Interns must complete required training and obtain any applicable licensure within state guidelines. The position is part-time. The stated pay range is $20.75–$42.00. Benefits may vary based 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 required training within state guidelines and the required timeframe.
• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, scan, and bag items; occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs and exertion of up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, up to 10 lbs frequently, or a negligible amount constantly.
• Finger dexterity for picking, pinching, typing, or other finger-based tasks.
• Ability to reach overhead and extend hands and arms in multiple directions to place, move, or lift items.
• Precision control to adjust machines to exact positions.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to orally communicate information and instructions to colleagues and customers.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support patient safety, pharmacy professional practice, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance.
• Provide customer service and assist with inventory and pharmacy 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.
• Promote the company’s purpose and gain support and commitment from others.
• Help foster a team culture of caring, energy, enthusiasm, and pride.
• Complete all 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 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