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Grad Pharmacist

Greenville, AL · On-site

$19.75 - $42/hr

As a graduate pharmacist intern, you have a significant role in our company working as part of the pharmacy team - delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic ...

Grad Pharmacist

Pineville, LA · On-site

$19.75 - $42/hr

As a graduate pharmacist intern, you have a significant role in our company working as part of the pharmacy team - delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic ...

As a graduate pharmacist intern, you have a significant role in our company working as part of the pharmacy team - delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic ...

As a graduate pharmacist intern, you have a significant role in our company working as part of the pharmacy team - delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic ...

Grad Pharmacist

Pike Road, AL · On-site

$19.75 - $42/hr

As a graduate pharmacist intern, you have a significant role in our company working as part of the pharmacy team - delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic ...

As a graduate pharmacist intern, you have a significant role in our company working as part of the pharmacy team - delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic ...

Grad Pharmacist

Tuscaloosa, AL · On-site

$23.75 - $42/hr

As a graduate pharmacist intern, you have a significant role in our company working as part of the pharmacy team - delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic ...

Grad Pharmacist

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$21 - $42/hr

As a graduate pharmacist intern, you have a significant role in our company working as part of the pharmacy team - delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic ...

As a graduate pharmacist intern, you have a significant role in our company working as part of the pharmacy team - delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic ...

Grad Pharmacist

Atlanta, TX · On-site

$19.75 - $42/hr

As a graduate pharmacist intern, you have a significant role in our company working as part of the pharmacy team - delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic ...

As a graduate pharmacist intern, you have a significant role in our company working as part of the pharmacy team - delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic ...

As a graduate pharmacist intern, you have a significant role in our company working as part of the pharmacy team - delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic ...

Grad Pharmacist

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$21 - $42/hr

As a graduate pharmacist intern, you have a significant role in our company working as part of the pharmacy team - delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic ...

Grad Pharmacist

Clarksville, TX · On-site

$19.75 - $42/hr

As a graduate pharmacist intern, you have a significant role in our company working as part of the pharmacy team - delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic ...

As a graduate pharmacist intern, you have a significant role in our company working as part of the pharmacy team - delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic ...

Grad Pharmacist

Temple Hills, MD · On-site

$20.25 - $42/hr

As a graduate pharmacist intern, you have a significant role in our company working as part of the pharmacy team - delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic ...

Grad Pharmacist

Gun Barrel City, TX · On-site

$19.75 - $42/hr

As a graduate pharmacist intern, you have a significant role in our company working as part of the pharmacy team - delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic ...

As a graduate pharmacist intern, you have a significant role in our company working as part of the pharmacy team - delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic ...

Grad Pharmacist

Prattville, AL · On-site

$19.75 - $42/hr

As a graduate pharmacist intern, you have a significant role in our company working as part of the pharmacy team - delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic ...

Grad Pharmacist

Minden, LA · On-site

$19.75 - $42/hr

As a graduate pharmacist intern, you have a significant role in our company working as part of the pharmacy team - delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic ...

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How much do graduate pharmacist jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate pharmacist in the United States is $60.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56.01 and $67.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Graduate Pharmacist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Graduate Pharmacist, you need a degree in pharmacy, a provisional registration, and a strong understanding of pharmacology and medication management. Familiarity with pharmacy management systems, dispensing software, and knowledge of regulatory standards are essential. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and teamwork skills set outstanding candidates apart in this role. These competencies are crucial to ensure safe and effective patient care, regulatory compliance, and efficient pharmacy operations.

What is the difference between Graduate Pharmacist vs Pharmacist?

AspectGraduate PharmacistPharmacist
CredentialsDegree in Pharmacy, internship completedLicensed and registered with pharmacy board
Work EnvironmentTraining settings, community pharmacies, hospitalsFull professional practice in pharmacies, hospitals, clinics
Employer & Industry UsageEntry-level roles, training programsEstablished roles, independent practice
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry requirements, training stagesCareer progression, licensing, responsibilities

The main difference between a Graduate Pharmacist and a Pharmacist is that the Graduate Pharmacist is in the training or internship phase, working towards full licensure. A Pharmacist has completed all necessary credentials, licensing, and can practice independently. The transition from Graduate Pharmacist to Pharmacist involves gaining experience, passing licensing exams, and obtaining full registration, enabling independent practice in various healthcare settings.

What are some common challenges faced by Graduate Pharmacists during their internship year, and how can they effectively overcome them?

Graduate Pharmacists often encounter challenges such as adapting to the fast-paced environment of a pharmacy, managing multiple responsibilities, and building strong communication skills with both patients and healthcare professionals. Balancing accuracy with efficiency and transitioning from academic learning to real-world application can also be demanding. To overcome these challenges, it's helpful to seek guidance from experienced colleagues, actively participate in team discussions, and remain open to feedback. Embracing continuous learning and developing organizational strategies can further support a successful internship experience.

What are Graduate Pharmacists?

Graduate Pharmacists are individuals who have completed their pharmacy degree and are working under supervision to gain practical experience before becoming fully licensed pharmacists. They typically participate in an internship or residency program, during which they apply their academic knowledge in real-world pharmacy settings. This period allows them to develop essential skills, meet licensing requirements, and prepare for professional registration exams. Graduate Pharmacists often work in community pharmacies, hospitals, or other healthcare settings under the guidance of experienced pharmacists.
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Grad Pharmacist

Grad Pharmacist

CVS Health

Greenville, AL • On-site

$19.75 - $42/hr

Part-time

Dental, Vision

Re-posted 4 hours ago


CVS Health rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 4,281 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

81st of 104 rated pharmacies


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:

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 graduate pharmacist intern, you have a significant role in our company working as part of the pharmacy team - delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients.

While working as a Grad Intern under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, you play a critical role in ensuring a safe and effective Retail Pharmacy work environment that delivers exceptional care to each patient. This includes but is not limited to:

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

Primary Roles and Responsibility:

A key component of the Grad Intern role is keeping your customers and patients healthy through adoption and management of patient care programs. Additionally, you will:

  • Lead with Heart - display empathy and compassion for your patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues on your team
  • Support your Pharmacy manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing their Pharmacy Support Staff by balancing assignments that maximize colleagues' strengths, address development opportunities, and decrease knowledge gaps
  • Identify critical business opportunities and meaningful solutions to drive growth and improve performance in your pharmacy and work toward successfully implementing those solutions by leading your team to achieve specified goals
  • Adapt to change and adjust plans to thrive in a dynamic community healthcare setting
  • 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
  • Apply acquired knowledge to help drive healthy outcomes and differentiate CVS from competitors

Education:

  • PharmD graduate of a U.S. accredited program prior to beginning Post-Graduate Training Program at CVS Health

Required Qualifications:

  • PharmD graduate of a U.S. accredited program prior to beginning Post-Graduate Training Program at CVS Health
  • 0-3 years prior relevant work experience
  • Must possess or be in process of obtaining a valid Pharmacist intern and/or technician licensure as required by state BOP
  • Strong verbal, non-verbal and written communication 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:

  • Obtain required pharmacist licensure within required timeframe per state guidelines
  • Have regular and predictable attendance including nights, weekends and holidays
  • 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
  • 3-5 years prior relevant work experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Once state regulations are met, Grad interns should be striving to provide patient immunizations as this is an essential pharmacist function

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:


$19.75 - $42.00


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 parttime position is eligible for a range of benefits and programs that support the physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing 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.


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.


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