Graduate Pharmacy Intern, CVS Health

CVS Health

Location:
United States, Quincy

Category:
Pharmacy

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

20.25 - 42.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

As a Graduate Pharmacy Intern at CVS Health, you will apply pharmacy knowledge into real-world practice, contributing to safe and accurate prescription fulfillment while expanding your skills and readiness for a Pharmacist role. You will assist the pharmacy team to provide exceptional patient care, comply with regulations, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Job Responsibility:

Living our purpose by following all company SOPs at each workstation to help our Pharmacists and Technicians manage and improve patient health
Following pharmacy workflow procedures at each pharmacy workstation for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment
Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care
Offering to counsel, fielding medical questions, and soliciting information on a patient’s medical history to provide optimal care
Taking telephonic prescriptions from the prescriber and calling the prescriber to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes
Maintaining the highest level of self-awareness and providing in-the-moment coaching, training, and mentoring
Completing basic inventory activities
Contributing to a high-performing team, embracing a growth mindset, and being receptive to feedback
Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs
Understanding and complying with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles
Delivering additional patient health care services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and voluntarily staffing offsite clinics

Requirements:

PharmD graduate of a U.S. accredited program prior to beginning the Post-Graduate Training Program at CVS Health
Ability to obtain required pharmacist licensure within the required timeframe, per state guidelines
Must possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe
Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time
Ability to pivot quickly from one task to another to meet patient and business needs
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy, ensuring patient safety
Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
Notice and understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately
Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues
Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Ability to use math to solve a problem, such as determining the total number of tablets to dispense, day’s supply, and/or number of full bottles and additional bottles needed to fill a prescription
Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced multiple options
Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
Lift, scan, and bag items
Reach overhead
Move fingers repetitively
Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items
Control precision
Stoop to a considerable degree
Close visual acuity
Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force
Frequently lift up to 10 lbs and/or exert up to 10 lbs. of force
Consistently lift and/or exert a negligible amount of force to move objects

Nice to have:

1+ years of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
Ability to become immunization certified
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.)

What we offer:

Opportunity to learn and grow professionally
Immersion in a culture of continuous improvement
Training roadmap to deepen understanding of patient safety and pharmacy operations
Hands-on experience in a real-world pharmacy setting
Opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge
Inclusion in a safe and supportive team dynamic

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 24, 2025

Expiration:
September 01, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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