Pharmacy Intern - Specialty Pharmacy

CVS Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 58,341; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Vision

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Voluntary benefits

Other programs

Job summary

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement in New York invites applications for a part-time Pharmacy Intern role. You will assist in filling and shipping prescriptions, handle customer service, operate the cash register, perform data entry, and help with inventory under a Pharmacist Preceptor.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a BS in Pharmacy or PharmD, have 1–3 years experience or coursework, and possess strong attention to detail and communication.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of related experience or coursework for pharmacy roles.
• Pharmacology knowledge with dosage calculations and interactions.
• Experience in providing customer service in a health-care setting.
• Experience working in a pharmacy environment is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with organizational skills.
• Customer focus with clear communication to professionals and patients.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for internal and external interactions.

Responsibilities

• Fill and ship prescription medications accurately and efficiently.
• Provide customer service and operate the cash register.
• Perform data entry and assist with inventory put away as needed.
• Dispense under the supervision of a Pharmacist Preceptor to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Dosage calculation

Drug interactions

Drug therapies

Customer service

Pharmacy environment experience

Communication skills

Education

Pharmacy degree program enrollment

Pharmacy licensure requirements

Job description

You've invested a lot of time and energy in your education. Now you want the chance to make your mark. We offer challenging opportunities for you to learn and grow professionally. In our programs, you'll be immersed in a culture of continuous improvement, with the goal of changing health care for the better.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the Pharmacy Intern is to accurately, and efficiently perform pharmacy functions which include filling and shipping prescription medications, customer service, cash register operation, data entry, and inventory put away when needed. Advanced responsibilities include ensuring accuracy when performing all duties associated with the dispensing of pharmaceuticals and providing customer service to patients and healthcare professionals under the supervision of a Pharmacist Preceptor.

Required Qualifications

1 to 3 years

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced pharmacology knowledge, including the ability to calculate dosages, understand common drug interactions, and knowledge of common drug therapies.
• Prior experience providing exceptional customer service.
• Experience working in a pharmacy environment preferred.
• Attention to detail by applying appropriate organizational and prioritization skills.
• Attention to customer focus, ensuring that both medical professionals and patients are responded to with accurate and timely information.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external entities

Education

Enrolled in year 1 or higher of a BS in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program from an accredited School of Pharmacy.

Other License(s): Licensure and/or certificate per state or federal requirements.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $17.00 - $42.35

Whether in our pharmacies or through our health service offerings, we are pioneering a bold new approach to total health care. As health care innovators, we are making quality care affordable, accessible, simple and seamless. We await your fresh ideas, new perspectives, and the unique contributions you will make to our organization.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our 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. Depending on hours worked and eligibility, the benefits for this position include dental, vision, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs.

• dental
• vision
• wellness resources
• employee discounts
• access to certain voluntary benefits
• other programs

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/30/2026

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