Grad Pharmacist

CVS Health•Florence, SC

14d•$30 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate role at CVS Health is designed for foreign pharmacy graduates who have passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and are preparing to become licensed pharmacists in the United States. Under the direction of a preceptor, the graduate follows a mixed-modality learning plan, completes required US internship hours, and applies pharmacy-school learning in real-world practice. The internship must be completed within 18 months, and the graduate is expected to complete and pass required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after finishing the required internship hours. Through hands-on experience, a training roadmap, Key Learning Experiences, and time with district leaders, the graduate develops pharmacy-practice, patient-care, business, and leadership skills. The role supports pharmacy operations and patient care while learning to apply standard operating procedures, best practices, and effective communication. The graduate is expected to provide empathetic service and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment. The role supports safe and effective pharmacy operations, including prescription fulfillment, patient interactions, inventory tasks, and compliance with laws, professional standards, and company policies. Where permitted by law and supported by required training and certification, the graduate may provide additional patient health services and support immunizations. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and flexibility to work at other stores in the market as business needs require.

Requirements

Foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
FPGEC certification.
Pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing US intern hours.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months; failure to complete the hours or obtain pharmacist licensure as required will result in separation of employment.
Possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL before eligibility to complete required US internship hours.
Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Ability to concentrate, shift quickly between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
Customer service and teamwork skills, including identifying ways to help people and responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
Mathematical reasoning sufficient to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
Problem-resolution skills to identify challenging interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to work regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Physical ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods, lift and handle items, reach and stretch, perform repetitive finger movements, stoop, and perform work requiring close visual acuity.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
Ability to accurately express and exchange detailed information verbally and receive detailed oral information.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
Ability to become immunization certified and, once state regulations are met, strive to provide patient immunizations.
Ability to work in the home store and at other locations across the market to meet business needs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Follow company standard operating procedures at pharmacy workstations to support pharmacists and technicians in managing and improving patient health.
Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
Provide empathetic, personalized patient service at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient problems.
Offer counseling, address medical questions, and gather patient medical history when appropriate and under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and contact prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes where allowed by state regulation.
Provide in-the-moment coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members while sharing best practices.
Complete basic inventory activities as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
Contribute to a high-performing team, seek and accept feedback, and develop clinical and technical knowledge to better assist patients.
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs and voluntarily travel to other stores in the market to work shifts as needed.
Comply with federal, state, and local laws; regulations; professional standards; ethical principles; and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements related to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and voluntary offsite clinic staffing, where permitted and supported by required training and certification.
Where permissible, complete licensure and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status to support vaccine preparation and administration.
Where supporting immunizations, educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty.
Where supporting immunizations, monitor for and respond to adverse reactions and report events as required by public health requirements.
Where supporting immunizations, review and collect patient information and track and document applicable patient records.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform physical tasks associated with the role, including remaining mobile and upright, lifting, scanning and bagging items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precision control of machines, and stooping.
Perform other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.