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Pharmacy Intern

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CVS Health

Feb 24, 2025

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Monroe

Requirements

  • Accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy
  • 0-3 years relevant work experience
  • Must possess or be in process of obtaining valid intern and/or technician licensure as required
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Complete all required training within state guidelines and required timeframe
  • Ability to:
  • Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
  • Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
  • Lift, scan, and bag items
  • Finger Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
  • Reach overhead; able to stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items
  • Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items
  • Precision control: able to adjust machines to exact positions
  • Stoop to a considerable degree and requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions, including bending spine at the waist
  • Visual Acuity: Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
  • Able to orally communicate information and instructions to colleagues and customers
  • Occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs; exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
  • Ability To:
  • Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
  • Complete any additional tasks as directed by supervisor or manager
  • Complete all required training and obtain required licensure (if applicable) within state guidelines
  • Immunization eligibility
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Once state regulations are met, pharmacy interns should be striving to provide patient immunizations as this is an essential pharmacist function

Responsibilities

  • Patient Safety
  • Pharmacy Professional Practice
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Quality Assurance
  • Customer Service
  • Inventory Management
  • Workflow Management excluding final prescription verification
  • Lead with Heart – display empathy and compassion for your patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues on your team
  • Seek new ways to grow, collaborate with others, and deliver better outcomes
  • Align others around our purpose to bring your heart to every moment of your health and gain support and commitment
  • Facilitate a team culture that promotes caring, energy, enthusiasm, and pride

FAQs

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Pharmacy Intern position?

You need to be accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy. Additionally, you should possess or be in the process of obtaining valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Pharmacy Intern?

As a Pharmacy Intern, your primary responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, adhering to pharmacy professional practice and regulatory requirements, managing inventory, handling customer service, and facilitating workflow management under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Is prior experience necessary for this position?

No prior experience is necessary, as the role accepts candidates with 0-3 years of relevant work experience.

What are the working hours for this position?

The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including the potential for nights and weekends.

What skills are required for the Pharmacy Intern role?

Strong communication and presentation skills are required. Additionally, the ability to engage in activities requiring mobility, manual dexterity, and visual acuity is essential.

Are there opportunities for professional growth in this internship?

Yes, the internship program is designed to offer challenging opportunities for learning and professional growth within a culture of continuous improvement.

What is the pay range for this position?

The typical pay range for the Pharmacy Intern position is $18.00 per hour.

Are immunization services part of the responsibilities for interns?

Yes, pharmacy interns should strive to provide patient immunizations once state regulations are met, as this is an essential pharmacist function.

What technologies or tools should I be proficient in for this role?

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is preferred for the position.

Will my application be considered if I have a criminal record?

Yes, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.

Bringing our heart to every moment of your health.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1963
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

CVS Health is a healthcare innovation company that operates retail pharmacies, manages pharmacy benefits, and provides health services through its MinuteClinic and HealthHUB locations. Their ultimate aim is to improve the quality of life for communities by making healthcare more accessible and affordable. CVS Health focuses on driving healthier outcomes and reducing healthcare costs, using its comprehensive range of services and products to support individuals on their health journey.