Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Troy, NY

4d•$20 - $42

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Interns work as part of the pharmacy team to help patients achieve better health and to support the company’s purpose and values. In this role, a 3rd year pharmacy intern works under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and helps maintain a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment while delivering patient care. The work includes patient safety, pharmacy professional practice, regulatory requirements, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification. A key part of the role is supporting patient health through the adoption and management of patient care programs. Interns are expected to demonstrate empathy and compassion, collaborate to improve outcomes, align others around the organization’s purpose, and help foster a caring, energetic, enthusiastic, and proud team culture. After meeting state requirements, interns should strive to provide patient immunizations. This is a part-time position. The typical pay range is $20.00–$42.00. The position is eligible for benefits and programs supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, depending on hours worked and eligibility. These include dental and vision benefits, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs. The anticipated application window closes on 11/30/2026.

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 all required training within state guidelines and the required timeframe.
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods.
Ability to lift, scan, and bag items.
Finger dexterity for picking, pinching, typing, or other tasks primarily using the fingers.
Ability to reach overhead and extend hands and arms in multiple directions to place, move, or lift items.
Ability to adjust machines to exact positions.
Ability to stoop, bend at the waist, and use the lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and inspecting small parts.
Ability to orally communicate information and instructions to colleagues and customers.
Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds; exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force constantly to move objects.
Ability to attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.

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.
Help ensure a safe and effective retail pharmacy work environment and deliver care to patients.
Support patient safety, pharmacy professional practice, regulatory requirements, 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.
Show empathy and compassion toward patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues.
Seek opportunities to grow, collaborate, and deliver better outcomes.
Align others around the company’s purpose and build support and commitment.
Help facilitate a team culture characterized by caring, energy, enthusiasm, and pride.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Complete required training and obtain required licensure, if applicable, within state guidelines.
Complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.
After meeting state regulations, strive to provide patient immunizations.