Pharmacy Intern - Grad

CVS Health•Delaware, OH

3d•$24 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Graduate Pharmacy Interns apply their pharmacy-school education and pharmacy practice in real-world settings 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, developing knowledge of store, district, and regional operations. Training and hands-on experience cover patient safety and error prevention, quality assurance drug utilization review (DUR), 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 learn pharmacy workflows and standard operating procedures, contribute to a safe and inclusive team culture, and take on greater accountability as their tenure and readiness increase. Subject to applicable law, interns may provide additional health care services, including immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics. Where permitted, they may also complete training and licensure requirements to support vaccine preparation and administration. This is a part-time position. The typical pay range is $23.75–$42.00. Benefits and programs 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 the CVS Health Post-Graduate Training Program.
Ability to obtain required pharmacist licensure within the timeframe required by state guidelines; failure to obtain licensure 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 concentrate over time and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy to ensure patient safety.
Ability to help people in a friendly manner and notice and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening and accurately conveying or receiving detailed information.
Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and the number of bottles needed to fill prescriptions.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach overhead and in multiple directions; perform repetitive finger movements; adjust machines precisely; stoop and bend; and perform tasks requiring close visual acuity.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs, frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs, and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
Ability to express and exchange ideas verbally and to convey and receive detailed spoken instructions.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
Ability to become immunization certified; once state regulations are met, pharmacy interns should strive to provide patient immunizations.
Ability to work in the home store and across the market at other locations 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 workstations to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
Provide caring, personalized patient service, including helping patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offering immunizations and other services; and resolving or escalating patient concerns.
Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and gather patient medical history when appropriate under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and contact prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes where state regulations allow.
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.
Seek feedback and opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge, and contribute to a high-performing team.
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to other market stores for shifts as needed.
Comply with relevant laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and company policies, including requirements for 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, where lawful and supported by required training and certification.
Where permissible, 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.