Pharmacy Intern Jobs in Virginia
Pharmacy Intern jobs in Virginia are consistently active, with demand concentrated in retail pharmacy chains, hospital health systems, and integrated health networks across the state. The largest hiring volumes are in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, where employers such as Inova Health System, Sentara Healthcare, and CVS Health maintain deep intern pipelines. The most sought-after specialties in Virginia include ambulatory care, oncology pharmacy, and clinical hospital rotations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Learn to provide the best patient experience through assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team members in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
- Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
- Learns and champions pharmacy policy, procedures, and customer service best practices needed to perform as a future pharmacist.
Customer Experience
- Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
- Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
- Develops strong relationships with customers.
- Learn from store and pharmacy team members, field leadership, team members and customers/patients
- Under the supervision by the pharmacist, assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy. Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
- Performs duties as assigned and supervised by the pharmacist in accordance with Walgreens standard operating procedures for entering, third party processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Assists pharmacists and other healthcare providers in delivering patient care and services that are within the state scope of practice for pharmacy interns including patient counseling and other health services (i.e. blood pressure, medication therapy management).
- Immediately reports prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
- Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing
- Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required. Takes customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
- Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
- Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals. Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages (merchandise received, but not billed), shortages (merchandise billed, but not received), order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.
- Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and appearance.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
- Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
- Complete required training
- Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.
The following information is applicable for San Francisco, CA applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico).
- Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
Preferred Qualifications
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The current salary range for this position is $18.00 per hour - $31.00 per hour. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors.
- Learn to provide the best patient experience through assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team members in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
- Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
- Learns and champions pharmacy policy, procedures, and customer service best practices needed to perform as a future pharmacist.
Customer Experience
- Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
- Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
- Develops strong relationships with customers.
- Learn from store and pharmacy team members, field leadership, team members and customers/patients
- Under the supervision by the pharmacist, assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy. Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
- Performs duties as assigned and supervised by the pharmacist in accordance with Walgreens standard operating procedures for entering, third party processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Assists pharmacists and other healthcare providers in delivering patient care and services that are within the state scope of practice for pharmacy interns including patient counseling and other health services (i.e. blood pressure, medication therapy management).
- Immediately reports prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
- Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing
- Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required. Takes customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
- Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
- Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals. Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages (merchandise received, but not billed), shortages (merchandise billed, but not received), order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.
- Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and appearance.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
- Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
- Complete required training
- Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.
The following information is applicable for San Francisco, CA applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico).
- Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
Preferred Qualifications
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The current salary range for this position is $18.00 per hour - $31.00 per hour. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors.
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Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Pharmacy Intern Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health55
- Walgreens19
- CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL HEALTHCARE1
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Retail
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pharmacy intern jobs across Virginia.
- Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia Board of Pharmacy intern registration
- Current enrollment in an ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program required
- Strong understanding of drug interactions, dispensing procedures, and patient counseling techniques
- Ability to work under the direct supervision of a licensed Virginia pharmacist
- Proficiency with pharmacy management software and electronic health record systems
- Effective communication skills for patient-facing and interdisciplinary care team settings
Pharmacy Intern Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pharmacy intern in Virginia?
You become a pharmacy intern in Virginia by registering with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy as an intern, which requires current enrollment in an ACPE-accredited PharmD program. The Board issues an intern registration that authorizes you to practice under a licensed pharmacist's supervision. Most candidates apply after completing their first year of pharmacy school, and some Virginia employers also accept pre-pharmacy students in approved introductory practice experiences.
Which companies hire pharmacy interns in Virginia?
Virginia pharmacy intern roles are posted by CVS Health, Walgreens, and CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL HEALTHCARE and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's mix of large integrated health systems and major retail pharmacy chains means intern openings appear in both clinical and community settings throughout the state.
Which Virginia cities have the most pharmacy intern jobs?
Hampton, Roanoke, and Richmond have the most pharmacy intern openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's proximity to major hospital networks and dense suburban population drives the highest volume, while Richmond's role as a hub for academic medical centers and state government health programs supports strong demand, and Virginia Beach benefits from Sentara's regional health system footprint.
Are there remote pharmacy intern jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of pharmacy intern openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, since most intern work requires direct patient interaction and on-site dispensing under pharmacist supervision. The narrow exceptions tend to involve prior authorization review, medication therapy management, or administrative pharmacy projects.
How can I get hired as a pharmacy intern in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to retail pharmacy chains operating in Virginia, where structured intern programs are designed for students with no prior clinical experience. Inova Health System and Sentara Healthcare both run introductory pharmacy practice experience rotations for early-year PharmD students. Completing your Virginia Board of Pharmacy intern registration early and targeting community pharmacy roles as a technician-to-intern transition also gives candidates a strong competitive edge.
Where can I find and apply to pharmacy intern jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to pharmacy intern jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your program year and specialty interest, and apply directly to those positions.
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