Pharmacy Intern - Grad

CVS Health • Christiansburg, VA

9d • $24 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health’s Graduate Pharmacy Intern applies pharmacy-school learning in a retail pharmacy and develops the knowledge and 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 experience with 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 assists the pharmacy team in keeping operations running smoothly and prescriptions filled promptly, safely, and accurately while providing caring patient service. The role involves following standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflows, communicating effectively, learning from feedback, and contributing to a safe and inclusive team culture. As readiness and tenure grow, the intern assumes greater accountability for pharmacy operations and may provide additional patient-care services, including immunizations and point-of-care testing, where permitted by law and supported by required training and certification.

This is a part-time position. The stated pay range is $23.75–$42.00. Benefits may depend on hours worked and eligibility and include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs. The application window is anticipated to close on 05/20/2027.

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 required by state guidelines; failure to obtain licensure 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, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Be able to concentrate over time and switch tasks quickly to meet patient and business needs.
• Be able to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Demonstrate friendly, helpful customer service and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively and demonstrate active listening with patients and colleagues.
• Use mathematics to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the described physical demands, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work; and lifting or exerting force as described in the posting.
• Communicate spoken information accurately and receive detailed information through oral communication.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Complete the 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 prescriptions are fulfilled promptly, safely, and accurately and pharmacy operations run smoothly.
• Provide caring, empathetic service to patients, including addressing or escalating patient concerns and offering immunizations and other services where appropriate.
• Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and gather patient medical history when appropriate and under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Take telephonic prescriptions and contact prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes where allowed by state regulation.
• Provide in-the-moment coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members and share best practices.
• Complete permitted inventory activities, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
• Seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge, contribute to a high-performing team, and respond constructively to feedback.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs and travel voluntarily to other stores in the market for 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 offsite clinics, where allowable and appropriately trained and certified.
• Where permissible, complete additional licensure and training for Technician Immunizer status; prepare and administer vaccines, educate patients, obtain informed consent, monitor and respond to adverse reactions, report events, and document patient information.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training on time.
• Perform other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other programs supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree