Pharmacy Intern - Grad

CVS Health • 03042 - Delaware CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C., DE

6d • $24 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Graduate Pharmacy Interns apply pharmacy-school learning in real-world practice while preparing for a Pharmacist role. Under the direction of a preceptor and District Leader, interns complete a comprehensive training roadmap within 120 days of graduation to build knowledge of store, district, and regional operations. Training and hands-on work cover patient safety and error prevention, quality assurance and drug utilization review, and professional standards such as corresponding responsibility and red-flag detection.

Interns support pharmacy operations so prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately and patients receive caring service. They work across pharmacy stations, follow standard operating procedures and best practices, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe and inclusive culture. As their tenure and readiness increase, interns take on greater accountability for pharmacy management, oversight, and operations, subject to applicable laws, supervision, training, and certification.

The role requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and the ability to complete required training within designated timeframes. It includes physical activities such as standing or remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work. The position is part-time. The stated pay range is $23.75–$42.00. Benefits 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 CVS Health’s Post-Graduate Training Program.
• Ability to obtain required pharmacist licensure within the timeframe set 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.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, switch between tasks quickly, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Ability to provide friendly assistance, recognize patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and accurately conveying and receiving detailed information.
• Mathematical reasoning to calculate quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
• Ability to identify challenging interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including extended periods upright, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual acuity.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
• Ability to become immunization certified; interns should strive to provide patient immunizations once state regulations are met.
• Ability to work in the home store and at other locations across the market to meet business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Complete the post-graduate 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 production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off stations to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Provide caring, personalized patient service; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and solve or escalate patient concerns.
• Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and obtain patient medical-history information when appropriate under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Take telephonic prescriptions and contact prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes where permitted 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.
• Develop clinical and technical knowledge, seek feedback, and contribute to a high-performing pharmacy team.
• Remain flexible for 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 services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and voluntary offsite-clinic staffing, where allowed and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permitted, complete licensure and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status; prepare and administer vaccines; educate patients and obtain informed consent; monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events; and review, collect, track, and document patient information.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Apply attention, communication, customer-service, mathematical-reasoning, and problem-resolution skills to support patients and pharmacy operations.
• Perform the physical tasks required by the role, including remaining upright for extended periods, lifting, scanning and bagging items, reaching, repetitive finger work, stooping, and close visual tasks.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree