Pharmacy Intern - Grad

CVS Health•Mitchell, IN

6d•$24 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health’s Graduate Pharmacy Intern applies pharmacy-school learning in a retail pharmacy setting and develops the skills needed for a Pharmacist role. Under the direction of a preceptor and District Leader, the intern completes a comprehensive training roadmap within 120 days of graduation, gaining knowledge of store, district, and regional operations, patient safety and error prevention, quality assurance, drug utilization review, and professional standards such as corresponding responsibility and red-flag detection. The intern supports pharmacy operations and helps ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately while delivering caring patient service. The role involves learning and following standard operating procedures, communicating effectively, and contributing to a safe, inclusive team culture. As readiness and tenure increase, the intern takes on greater accountability for pharmacy operations, patient care services, team support, and inventory activities, in accordance with applicable law, training, and supervision requirements. This is a part-time position. The typical pay range is $24.25–$42.00. The position is eligible for benefits and programs that may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, certain voluntary benefits, and other programs, depending on hours worked and eligibility. The application window is anticipated to close on 05/01/2027.

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 established by state guidelines; failure to obtain it within 120 days of graduation results in separation of employment.
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 over time and shift quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Friendly, helpful customer-service approach and ability to recognize and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and colleagues, including active listening and conveying and receiving detailed spoken information accurately.
Mathematical reasoning for prescription calculations, including tablet quantities, days’ supply, and bottle quantities.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Physical ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach and stretch; perform repetitive finger movements; control precision; stoop and bend; and perform close visual-acuity tasks.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow company standard operating procedures at each workstation to support pharmacists and technicians in managing and improving patient health.
Follow pharmacy workflow procedures in production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
Provide caring, personalized patient service at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and obtain patient medical-history information when appropriate and under direct pharmacist supervision.
Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers 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 while sharing 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.
Seek feedback and opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge, and contribute to a high-performing team with a growth mindset.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling 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-substance dispensing and recordkeeping, and patient privacy and security.
Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and voluntary offsite clinic staffing, where legally permitted and supported by required training and certification.
Where permissible, 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 as required; 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.
Confirm prescription information and label accuracy, assist patients and colleagues, communicate clearly, listen actively, use mathematical reasoning for prescription calculations, and select appropriate responses to challenging interactions.
Perform the physical activities required for the role, including remaining mobile and upright, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.