Pharmacy Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee discounts

Wellness resources

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Pharmacy Intern in Smithfield, NC. As a crucial member of the pharmacy team, you will ensure exceptional patient care, manage inventory, and adhere to regulatory requirements. This position supports effective clinical outcomes through dedication and collaboration within the pharmacy environment.

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited pharmacy program and possess strong communication skills. The role offers competitive pay, starting from $18.00 to $19.75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Accepted into or actively enrolled in an ACPE accredited pharmacy program.
• 0-3 years relevant work experience.
• Must possess or be in process of obtaining valid intern licensure.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Patient safety practices

Inventory management

Customer service skills

Education

Currently enrolled in an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy

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 play a significant role in our company working as part of the pharmacy team—delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and providing genuine, authentic care for our patients.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and effective retail pharmacy work environment that delivers exceptional care to each patient.
• Patient Safety
• Pharmacy Professional Practice
• Regulatory Requirements
• Quality Assurance
• Customer Service
• Inventory Management
• Workflow Management excluding final prescription verification
• Lead with empathy and compassion for patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues.
• 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.

Education

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

Required Qualifications

• 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.
  • 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: adjust machines to exact positions.
  • Stoop to a considerable degree and use lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions.
  • Visual acuity: close visual acuity to transcribe, view a computer terminal, read, or inspect small parts.
  • 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, or a negligible amount of force constantly.

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 strive to provide patient immunizations as this is an essential pharmacist function.

Pay Range

$18.00 - $19.75

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to colleagues and their families. This part‑time position is eligible for a range of benefits and programs that support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues, including dental, vision, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs.

EEO Statement

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