Pharmacy Intern, CVS Health

CVS Health

Location:
United States

Category:
Pharmacy

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

18.00 - 19.75 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

As a 3rd year Pharmacy Intern, you will apply learning from pharmacy school into real-world practice to become prepared for a Pharmacist role. Responsibilities include conducting pharmacy operations, contributing to patient care, completing training roadmaps, and meeting business needs.

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 (i.e., production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off) for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment
Contributing to positive patient experiences showing empathy and genuine care
Offering to counsel, fielding medical questions, and soliciting information on a patient’s medical history to provide optimal care, when appropriate under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist
Taking telephonic prescriptions from the prescriber, and calling the prescriber to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes, where allowed by state regulation
Completing basic inventory activities, as permitted by law, and as directed by the pharmacy leadership team
Contributing to a high-performing team, embracing a growth mindset, and being receptive to feedback
Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs, while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic
Understanding and complying with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles
Delivering additional patient health care services
Educating patients about the importance of vaccines and referring patients to the Pharmacist-on-duty for vaccination questions
Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions
Reporting adverse reaction events per public health requirements
Reviewing and collecting patient information
Tracking and documenting for each applicable patient.

Requirements:

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
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe
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
Mobility and ability to remain upright for extended periods
Lift, scan, and bag items
Attendance and ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.

Nice to have:

1+ years of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
Ability to become immunization certified
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

What we offer:

Voluntarily staffing offsite clinics
Opportunity to learn and grow professionally
Completing additional licensure and training requirements to obtain Technician Immunizer status
Innovative and inclusive benefits for colleagues and their families.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 12, 2025

Expiration:
August 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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