Pharmacy Intern - Grad

CVS Health•Pataskala, OH

3d•$24 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health’s Graduate Pharmacy Intern role provides hands-on pharmacy practice and a structured training roadmap to help PharmD graduates prepare 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 and develops knowledge of store, district, and regional operations, patient safety, error prevention, quality assurance, drug utilization review, and pharmacy professional standards. The intern supports pharmacy operations and helps ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately while providing caring patient service. The role involves following standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow practices, communicating effectively, and contributing to a safe and inclusive team culture. With increased tenure and readiness, the intern takes on greater accountability for pharmacy management, oversight, and operations. Where permitted and supported by required training and certification, the role may also include immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics. This is a part-time position. The typical 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 the CVS Health Post-Graduate Training Program.
Ability 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.
Ability to concentrate over time and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Demonstrate a friendly, helpful approach and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Use verbal and written communication effectively with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
Use mathematics to solve prescription-dispensing problems, such as calculating quantities and days’ supply.
Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including remaining upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, bending, stooping, and repetitive finger movements; operating or adjusting equipment precisely; and performing close-visual-acuity tasks.
Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
Communicate and receive detailed spoken instructions accurately.

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 should strive to provide patient immunizations 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 Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Complete a comprehensive 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.
Help ensure patient prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately.
Provide caring patient service, including responding to patient needs and resolving or escalating problems.
Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and solicit 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 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 opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge and respond constructively to feedback.
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs and voluntarily 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 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 allowable by law and supported by required training and certification.
Where permitted, meet additional licensure and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status; prepare and administer vaccines, educate patients, obtain informed consent, monitor and respond to adverse reactions, and document applicable 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.