Pharmacy Intern - Grad

CVS Health • Upper Arlington, OH

3d • $24 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Graduate Pharmacy Interns apply pharmacy-school learning in real-world practice to prepare for a Pharmacist role. Under the direction of a preceptor and District Leader, interns complete a comprehensive training roadmap within 120 days of graduation, gaining knowledge of store, district, and regional operations. Training and hands-on work develop understanding of patient safety and error prevention, quality assurance, drug utilization review, 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 learn pharmacy workflows, standard operating procedures, best practices, and effective communication, while helping build a safe and inclusive culture. As tenure and readiness increase, they assume greater accountability for pharmacy management, oversight, and operations. Under direct pharmacist supervision where appropriate, duties can include patient counseling and gathering medical history, handling prescriptions and prescriber clarifications where state law allows, inventory activities, patient services, and immunization support where permitted and properly trained.

The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and completion of required training within designated timeframes. It is identified in the posting as part-time. The stated typical pay range is $23.75–$42.00. The part-time role is eligible, depending on hours worked and eligibility, for benefits and programs including dental and vision benefits, wellness resources, employee discounts, and certain voluntary benefits.

Requirements

• Be a PharmD graduate of a U.S.-accredited program before beginning the CVS Health Post-Graduate Training Program.
• Be able to obtain required pharmacist licensure within the timeframe specified 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.
• Attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Be able to concentrate, shift quickly between tasks, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Demonstrate customer service and team orientation, including friendly assistance and appropriate responses to patients’ reactions.
• Use verbal and written communication and active listening effectively with patients and colleagues.
• Use mathematical reasoning for prescription calculations, including quantity, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
• Identify challenging interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the listed physical demands, including extended standing or upright mobility, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
• Ability and willingness to become immunization certified once state regulations are met.
• Ability to work in the home store and across the market at other locations to meet business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, 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 each workstation to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Help provide prompt, safe, and accurate prescription service and caring patient support at pick-up, drive-thru, drop-off, over the phone, and other pharmacy workstations.
• Show empathy and genuine care, offer immunizations and other services when appropriate, and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and obtain patient medical history 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 tasks 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; contribute to a high-performing team and positive team dynamic.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs and travel 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 related to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics, when allowable and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permitted, complete licensure and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status; educate patients about vaccines, obtain informed consent, monitor and respond to adverse reactions, 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 designated timeframes.
• Perform physical and communication tasks required for the role, including remaining upright for extended periods, handling and moving items, using close visual acuity, and exchanging detailed spoken information.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other benefit and well-being programs, 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