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CVS Health

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Columbia, +1

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in an accredited pharmacy program, have strong communication skills, lift up to 20 lbs, and complete training/licenses. Immunization eligibility and MS Office proficiency preferred.
  • You will ensure patient safety, manage inventory, ensure compliance, deliver quality customer service, and foster a caring team culture while supporting workflow and professional practice.

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
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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 is the primary role of a Pharmacy Intern at CVS Health?

The primary role of a Pharmacy Intern at CVS Health is to support the pharmacy team in ensuring patient safety, managing pharmacy professional practice, complying with regulatory requirements, and providing exceptional customer service while delivering on the company's commitment to better health care.

What are the education requirements for this internship position?

Applicants must be accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy.

What are the required qualifications for this Pharmacy Intern position?

Required qualifications include being accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE accredited pharmacy program, having 0-3 years of relevant work experience, possession or in-process of obtaining valid intern and/or technician licensure, strong communication and presentation skills, and the ability to complete required training within state guidelines.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this position?

Yes, preferred qualifications include immunization eligibility and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

What is the typical pay range for a Pharmacy Intern at CVS Health?

The typical pay range for this role is $18.00 - $28.50 per hour.

Will the Pharmacy Intern be required to work nights and weekends?

Yes, the position may require regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

What kind of tasks might the Pharmacy Intern be responsible for?

The Pharmacy Intern will be responsible for patient safety, working with pharmacy professional practice, ensuring regulatory compliance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management (excluding final prescription verification).

Are there physical requirements associated with the Pharmacy Intern position?

Yes, physical requirements include being mobile and remaining upright for extended periods, lifting up to 20 lbs, and performing tasks requiring finger dexterity, visual acuity, and the ability to communicate information to colleagues and customers.

What will be the application window for this Pharmacy Intern position?

The application window for this opening will close on 06/12/2025.

Are qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records considered for employment?

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

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CVS Health

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.