CVS Health is looking for a Pharmacy Intern to bridge the gap between pharmacy school and professional practice. As a key member of our pharmacy team, you will apply your didactic learning in a real-world setting, following a structured training plan to build the skills needed for a future Pharmacist role.
What You'll Do
- Complete a comprehensive training roadmap focused on Key Learning Experiences (KLEs) to build aptitude in pharmacy operations.
- Assist the pharmacy team to ensure smooth operations and safe, accurate, and prompt prescription fulfillment.
- Operate as part of the team by consistently applying Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication.
- Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at each workstation (production, pick-up, drive-thru, drop-off) for safe prescription fulfillment.
- Contribute to positive patient experiences by showing empathy, creating heartfelt moments, and solving or escalating patient problems.
- Offer to counsel, field medical questions, and solicit patient medical history under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes where state regulation allows.
- Provide in-the-moment coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members while sharing best practices.
- Complete basic inventory activities as directed, such as putting away deliveries and completing cycle counts.
- Contribute to a high-performing team, embrace a growth mindset, and actively seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
- Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, voluntarily traveling to stores in the market to work shifts as needed.
- Understand and comply with all relevant laws, regulations, professional standards, and CVS policies to ensure patient safety and privacy.
- Deliver additional patient health care services (e.g., immunizations, point-of-care testing, staffing offsite clinics) where allowable by law and supported by training.
- Support immunizations by completing licensure/training for Technician Immunizer status, educating patients, monitoring for adverse reactions, and tracking patient information.
What We're Looking For
- Accepted into, or actively enrolled in, an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Must possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
Nice to Have
- 1+ years of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
- Ability to become immunization certified to provide patient immunizations.
- Ability to work in home store and across the market in other locations to meet business needs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
Team & Environment
You will work under the direction of a preceptor and pharmacy leadership team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly Pay Range: $18.00 - $19.75
Work Mode
This is an onsite position.
CVS Health is focused on transforming health care for customers and creating a culture of continuous improvement. We help people navigate the health care system by improving access, lowering costs, and being a trusted partner. We demonstrate empathy and genuine care, and contribute to a safe and inclusive culture where all people feel valued and empowered.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
