Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Jackson, OH

6d•$30 - $42

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern is a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate who completes required US pharmacy internship hours under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role combines a curated, mixed-modality learning plan with hands-on retail pharmacy work to develop knowledge and skills in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. Interns must complete the internship within 18 months and are expected to complete required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing their US internship hours. Failure to meet these requirements results in removal from the role and separation of employment. The intern supports a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and provides attentive service to patients and customers. Work includes pharmacy operations, customer service, regulatory compliance, inventory and workflow management, patient-care programs, and support for pharmacy staff development. Prescription processing and related duties are performed under pharmacist supervision; final prescription verification is excluded. The role also supports dispensing, prescription review, compliance monitoring, and counseling as permitted by law and under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The position requires a foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited pharmacy school, an active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located, and pharmacist licensure in the state of employment within 120 days after completing US internship hours. Candidates must have passed the FPGEE and TOEFL before becoming eligible to apply. The posting lists a typical prior related work experience requirement of 0 to 3 years, with 3 to 5 years preferred. The pay range is $30.00–$42.00. This full-time position is eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

Foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL before applying to the role.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days after completing required US internship hours.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months.
High school diploma or GED and a Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy.
Typical required related work experience: 0 to 3 years.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Skills in results orientation, colleague engagement, active listening, customer and community engagement, consumer behavior, negotiation and conflict resolution, patient counseling, emotional intelligence, time management, and digital literacy.
Ability to complete required training and obtain required licensure within established guidelines.
Ability to perform the stated lifting and exertion requirements.

Nice To Haves

3 to 5 years of prior related work experience.
Eligibility to immunize.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Immunization capability is expected once state regulations are met.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous, professional customer service in the store and at the drive-through, answer questions and telephone calls, and seek solutions that improve customer satisfaction.
Protect patient and customer confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, federal and state laws and regulations, and CVS policies and standard operating procedures.
Process prescriptions, including interpreting SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring medications, labeling prescriptions, and resolving third-party rejections and manual claims.
Perform prescription pickup procedures and access, enter, and retrieve information using the pharmacy workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment according to pharmacy procedures, and help put away drug orders except controlled substances in Schedule II, as permitted by law.
Deliver additional health care services as allowed by state regulation, individual certification, and pharmacy leadership direction, including point-of-care testing, swab-and-send testing, and immunization preparation or delivery.
Support the supervising pharmacist with dispensing, prescription review, and compliance monitoring; offer counseling and direct customers to the pharmacist as appropriate.
Communicate and interact with healthcare professionals and, when applicable, obtain relevant medical history to support appropriate care.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, developing, and coordinating training for Pharmacy Support Staff.
Communicate with field management and corporate teams as needed and participate in required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional pharmacy department and support scheduling activities according to business needs and workflow.
Complete required training, recognize colleagues’ contributions, and help foster a caring and engaged team culture.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement them, and work with the team toward specified goals.
Adapt to change, collaborate with others, and support patient-care programs and improved health outcomes.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force regularly, including overhead lifting.