Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,207; Part time

Job summary

A leading health services provider is seeking a dedicated pharmacy intern in Powell, Tennessee. The role involves delivering quality patient care under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and ensuring a safe pharmacy environment. Candidates must be enrolled in an ACPE accredited pharmacy program and exhibit strong communication skills. The position offers a pay range of $18.00 - $19.75 per hour, emphasizing teamwork and patient-focused service.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years relevant work experience.
• Must possess or be in process of obtaining valid intern and/or technician licensure.
• Physical abilities include lifting, reaching, and visual acuity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and effective retail pharmacy work environment.
• Deliver exceptional care to each patient.
• Lead with empathy and compassion.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Mobile and remain upright for extended periods

Precision control

Education

Enrolled in ACPE accredited pharmacy program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

Health is everything. At CVS Health, colleagues are committed to increasing access, lowering costs, and improving quality of care. Millions of times a day, we help people on their path to better health – from advising on prescriptions to helping manage chronic and specialty conditions. As a 3rd year pharmacy intern, you will be part of the pharmacy team, delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, you will ensure a safe and effective Retail Pharmacy work environment that delivers exceptional care to each patient, including but not limited to:

• Patient Safety
• Pharmacy Professional Practice
• Regulatory Requirements
• Quality Assurance
• Customer Service
• Inventory Management
• Workflow Management (excluding final prescription verification)

Additional responsibilities include:

• Lead with Heart – display empathy and compassion for 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 heart to every moment of health and gain support and commitment
• Facilitate a team culture that promotes caring, energy, enthusiasm, and pride

Education

• Accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy

Required Qualifications

• 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
• Physical and functional abilities:
  • Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
  • Mobile and remain upright for extended periods
  • Lift, scan, and bag items
  • Finger dexterity – picking, pinching, typing or working primarily with fingers
  • Reach overhead; able to stretch or reach out to grasp items
  • Extend hand(s) and arm(s) in multiple directions to place, move, or lift items
  • Precision control to adjust machines to exact positions
  • Stoop to a considerable degree, using lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions, including bending spine at the waist
  • Visual acuity for activities such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
  • Oral communication of information and instructions to colleagues and customers
  • Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs; exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs frequently, or negligible 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

Pay Range

$18.00 - $19.75 per hour

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