Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Denville, NJ

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About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a foreign pharmacy graduate from a non-US-accredited school who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to apply to complete required US internship hours. The intern follows a mixed-modality learning plan and completes the internship within 18 months, developing skills in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. The role prepares the intern to complete required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing the US internship hours. Working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern supports a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and provides patient and customer care. Duties include pharmacy operations, customer service, regulatory compliance, inventory and workflow management, and supporting patient care programs. The intern may perform pharmacist duties as permitted by law and state regulation, excluding final prescription verification, and is expected to obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within the stated timeframe. The role also supports pharmacy leadership by helping develop pharmacy support staff, coordinating training, contributing to scheduling and store operations, and promoting a collaborative, caring team culture. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and the ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force regularly, including overhead lifting. The typical pay range is $30.00–$42.00. This full-time position is eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on 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.
Successfully pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply for the role.
Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy; high school diploma or GED is also listed as required education.
Active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
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; failure to meet the internship or licensure requirements results in removal from the role and separation of employment.
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.
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Ability to complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager and complete required training and obtain required licensure within guidelines.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force regularly to move objects, including overhead lifting.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize; once state regulations are met, immunization is expected as an essential pharmacist function.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Three to five years of prior relevant work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet customers courteously and professionally in-store and at the drive-through; answer questions, telephone calls, and concerns, and seek solutions that support customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions, bag merchandise, and create personalized customer interactions.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, federal and state laws and regulations, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
Process prescriptions, including interpreting SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, handling and labeling containers, resolving third-party rejections, and completing manual claim forms.
Perform prescription pick-up procedures and access, input, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory levels and follow inventory management and replenishment procedures; assist with putting away drug orders, except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Provide additional health care services when allowed by state regulation, 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 refer customers to the pharmacist as appropriate.
Communicate and interact with healthcare professionals to support optimal care, and solicit relevant medical-history information when applicable and appropriate.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, developing, and assigning work to pharmacy support staff; coordinate or implement staff training and development.
Communicate with field management and corporate as needed, participate in required store operational meetings, and support scheduling activities based on business needs and workflow.
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional pharmacy department according to CVS standards; recognize colleagues and celebrate success.
Complete required training programs and meet state and federal licensure requirements within the specified timeframes.
Lead and collaborate with colleagues, adapt to changes in the community healthcare setting, identify business opportunities and solutions, and help achieve pharmacy goals.