About the role#
As a Pharmacy Intern, you will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to support a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment. This role focuses on delivering care to patients, managing pharmacy workflows, and supporting professional practice. You will help with inventory management, quality assurance, and customer service while ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.
What you'll do#
- Provide exceptional care and service to patients, caregivers, and customers.
- Manage pharmacy workflow, excluding final prescription verification.
- Adopt and manage patient care programs to maintain patient health.
- Display empathy and compassion for patients and colleagues.
- Collaborate with team members to deliver positive outcomes and maintain a supportive team culture.
- Strive to provide patient immunizations once state regulations are met.
- Complete additional tasks as directed by your supervisor.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Valid intern or technician licensure, or be in the process of obtaining one.
- 0 to 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work a schedule that includes nights and weekends.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods, reach overhead, and perform tasks requiring finger dexterity.
- Capacity to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally and 10 lbs frequently.
- Close visual acuity for reading, transcribing, and inspecting small parts.
- Completion of all required training within the specified state timeframes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and immunization eligibility are preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Charlottesville, Virginia.
- The role is on-site and part-time.
- This is a paid internship with rolling terms.
About CVS Health
CVS Health operates as a public company within the hospitals and health care industry. Founded in 1963, the organization provides retail pharmacy, health insurance, and pharmacy benefits management services. It maintains a large workforce of over 140,000 employees. The company is headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
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