Pharmacy Intern

Position Summary You’ve invested a lot of time and energy in your education. Now you want the chance to make your mark. We offer challenging opportunities for you to learn and grow professionally.

In our programs, you’ll be immersed in a culture of continuous improvement, with the goal of changing health care for the better. At CVS Health, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health.

Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart every day. Our 3rd year Pharmacy Interns play a critical role in supporting our pharmacy teams to consistently deliver on our brand promise, while developing their own skills in preparation for increasing responsibility. As a 3rd year Pharmacy Intern, you will be focused on applying didactic learning from pharmacy school into real‑world practice to become ready for a Pharmacist role.

Under the direction of your preceptor, you will complete a comprehensive training roadmap designed to show you first‑hand what it’s like to be part of a pharmacy team while gaining an overview of store, district, and regional operations. You will gain valuable hands‑on experience through a training roadmap that includes a combination of Key Learning Experiences (KLEs), activities, and time spent with leaders in your district.

Key Responsibilities Assist pharmacy team to ensure operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately. Apply Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication throughout your shifts. Live our purpose by following all company SOPs at each workstation and supporting pharmacists and technicians in managing and improving patient health.

Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at each pharmacy workstation (production, pick‑up, drive‑thru, and drop‑off) for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment. Provide positive patient experiences by demonstrating empathy, offering immunizations, and providing relevant services at the register and over the phone. Offer counseling, field medical questions, and solicit information on a patient’s medical history, when appropriate under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers, clarify prescriptions, or facilitate medication changes within state regulation limits. Maintain the highest level of self‑awareness and provide in‑the‑moment coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members. Perform basic inventory activities such as accurately putting away medication deliveries, completing cycle counts, returns‑to‑stocks, and waiting bin inventories.

Actively contribute to a high‑performing team, embrace a growth mindset, and be receptive to feedback. Adapt to scheduling and business needs, including voluntary travel to stores within the market. Understand and comply with all relevant federal, state, local laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles.

Adhere to CVS policies and procedures to ensure patient safety, controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, and protect patient privacy and security. Deliver additional patient health care services such as immunizations and point‑of‑care testing where permissible by law and supported by required training and certification. When eligible, support immunization activities, including completing licensure and training requirements to obtain Technician Immunizer status.

Essential Functions Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends. Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe. Maintain concentration on tasks over extended periods and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.

Confirm prescription information and label accuracy to ensure patient safety. Actively help people in a friendly manner and respond to patient reactions appropriately. Utilize verbal and written communication skills, active listening, and appropriate questioning.

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