Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Saint Joseph, MO

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About The Position

As a third-year pharmacy intern at CVS Health, you will work as part of the pharmacy team to support the company’s purpose and values while providing care to patients. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, you will help maintain a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and deliver patient care. The role involves supporting patient safety, professional pharmacy practice, regulatory requirements, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification.

A key part of the position is supporting patient health through the adoption and management of patient care programs. Interns are expected to show empathy and compassion, collaborate to improve outcomes, build support for the organization’s purpose, and help foster an energetic, caring, and enthusiastic team culture. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and involves physical tasks such as standing for extended periods, handling and moving items, and communicating with colleagues and customers.

This part-time position is eligible for a range of benefits and programs, depending on hours worked and eligibility. The application window is anticipated to close on November 13, 2026.

Requirements

• Accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
• 0–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Possess or be in the process of obtaining valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Complete required training within state guidelines and required timeframes.
• Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, scan, and bag items; occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Finger dexterity for tasks such as picking, pinching, and typing.
• Ability to reach overhead and in multiple directions, stretch, and grasp items.
• Ability to adjust machines to precise positions.
• Ability to stoop and bend at the waist to move items between low and high positions.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
• Ability to orally communicate information and instructions to colleagues and customers.
• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• Immunization eligibility.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist as part of the pharmacy team.
• Help ensure a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and provide care to patients.
• Support patient safety, professional pharmacy practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification.
• Adopt and manage patient care programs to help keep customers and patients healthy.
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion toward patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with others and seek ways to improve outcomes.
• Align others around the organization’s purpose and gain support and commitment.
• Help foster a team culture of caring, energy, enthusiasm, and pride.
• Complete required training and obtain required licensure, if applicable, within state guidelines.
• Carry out additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.
• Strive to provide patient immunizations once state regulations are met.

Benefits

• Dental benefits, subject to hours worked and eligibility.
• Vision benefits, subject to hours worked and eligibility.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• Access to certain voluntary benefits.
• Other programs supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, depending on hours worked and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed