Pharmacy Intern, CVS Health

CVS Health

Location:
United States, Reno

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 leverage your pharmacy education in real-world settings to prepare for a career as a Pharmacist. You will contribute to patient safety, improve patient health, and ensure the smooth operation of pharmacy workflows. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality service, enhancing patient satisfaction, maintaining accurate prescription processing, and offering health services like immunizations. The role includes hands-on training programs designed to deepen your understanding of pharmacy operations and regulatory compliance.

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
Maintaining the highest level of self-awareness and coaching pharmacy team members
Completing basic inventory activities such as medication deliveries, cycle counts, and returns-to-stocks
Remaining flexible for scheduling and business needs
Understanding and complying with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies
Delivering additional patient health care services like immunizations and point-of-care testing
Educating patients about vaccines and answering questions
Monitoring for and responding to adverse vaccination reactions
Reviewing and collecting patient information and documentation

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
Attention and focus
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
Customer service and team orientation
Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
Notice and understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately
Communication skills
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
Mathematical reasoning
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
Problem resolution
Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced multiple options
Physical demands: Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
Lift, scan, and bag items
Reach overhead
stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items
Move fingers repetitively
Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items
Stoop to a considerable degree, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
Close visual acuity for activities such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
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 negligible force to move objects
Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately
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
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:

Challenging opportunities for professional growth
Immersive culture of continuous improvement
Hands-on training roadmap
Travel opportunities between stores based on business needs

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 27, 2025

Expiration:
September 01, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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