Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Summerville, SC

12d

About The Position

CVS Health 3rd year Pharmacy Interns apply pharmacy-school learning in a retail pharmacy and prepare for increasing responsibility and a future Pharmacist role. Under the direction of a preceptor, interns complete a comprehensive training roadmap with Key Learning Experiences, activities, and time with district leaders, gaining exposure to store, district, and regional operations. In the pharmacy, interns support smooth operations, safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, and caring patient service while following company procedures and communicating effectively. They contribute to a safe, inclusive team culture and develop clinical and technical knowledge through hands-on experience and feedback.

With growing tenure, interns take on increased responsibility for pharmacy operations, subject to applicable laws and supervision. Depending on state regulations and required training, they may support immunizations and other health services. This is a part-time position. The typical pay range is $20.00–$23.75. The application window is anticipated to close on 12/25/2026.

Requirements

• Accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
• Possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks and quickly switch between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Friendly, patient-focused service orientation and ability to respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and accurate exchange of detailed information.
• Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle requirements for prescriptions.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate response.
• Ability to complete the stated physical activities and demands of the role.
• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Complete a comprehensive training roadmap focused on Key Learning Experiences and pharmacy operations.
• Follow company Standard Operating Procedures and pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Provide caring, personalized patient service; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate, resolve or escalate patient concerns, and support positive patient experiences.
• Under direct pharmacist supervision and where appropriate, offer counseling, respond to medical questions, and obtain patient medical history information.
• Take telephonic prescriptions and contact prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes where permitted by state law.
• Provide in-the-moment coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members and share best practices.
• Complete 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.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to other market stores for shifts as needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health services such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, or staff offsite clinics, where allowed by law and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permitted, complete additional licensure and training to obtain Technician Immunizer status; educate patients about vaccines, refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty, monitor and respond to adverse reactions, report events as required, and collect, track, and document patient information.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Dental benefits, subject to hours worked and eligibility.
• Vision benefits, subject to hours worked and eligibility.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• Access to certain voluntary benefits and other programs, subject to hours worked and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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