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CVS Health

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Healthcare
  • West Chester

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in an ACPE pharmacy program, have communication skills, lift up to 20 lbs, obtain required licensure, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Availability for nights/weekends is needed.
  • You will ensure patient safety, manage inventory and workflows, provide quality customer service, comply with regulations, and foster a compassionate team culture to improve health outcomes.

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 are the primary responsibilities of a pharmacy intern at CVS Health?

As a pharmacy intern at CVS Health, your primary responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, supporting pharmacy professional practice, adhering to regulatory requirements, providing quality assurance, delivering customer service, managing inventory, and overseeing workflow management, excluding final prescription verification.

What is the education requirement for the pharmacy intern position?

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

What are the required qualifications for this role?

Required qualifications include being accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy, having 0-3 years of relevant work experience, possessing or being in the process of obtaining valid intern and/or technician licensure, and having strong communication and presentation skills.

Are there any specific physical requirements for the pharmacy intern position?

Yes, the role requires the ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods, lift and bag items, perform tasks with finger dexterity, reach overhead, adjust machines to exact positions, and have close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing and reading.

Is immunization eligibility preferred for this position?

Yes, immunization eligibility is preferred, and pharmacy interns should strive to provide patient immunizations once state regulations are met.

What is the pay range for the pharmacy intern role?

The typical pay range for this role is between $18.00 and $30.00 per hour.

What is the application deadline for this position?

The application window for this opening is anticipated to close on June 20, 2025.

Does CVS Health consider applicants with arrest or conviction records?

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

What skills are emphasized for the pharmacy intern position?

Strong communication and presentation skills, as well as the ability to display empathy and compassion, collaborate with others, and promote a caring team culture, are emphasized for this role.

Will pharmacy interns receive supervision?

Yes, pharmacy interns will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

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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.