Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Mount Vernon, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a non-US-accredited foreign pharmacy graduate who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to apply to complete required US internship hours. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern supports a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and provides patient care while developing the knowledge and skills needed for pharmacist licensure. The mixed-modality learning plan includes a curated learning experience. The internship must be completed within 18 months, and required pharmacist licensure exams and processes must be completed and passed within 120 days after the required US internship hours are completed. The role includes patient safety, pharmacy professional practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification. Interns also support patient care programs, pharmacy operations, and the development and coordination of pharmacy support staff. They are expected to demonstrate empathy, collaborate with colleagues, adapt to a dynamic community healthcare setting, and help achieve pharmacy goals. The position requires an active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located. A pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy is required, along with a high school diploma or GED. Pharmacist licensure in the state where the role is based must be obtained within 120 days of completing US internship hours. The role requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently. The stated 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, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

Foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning CVS's Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Successfully pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply for the role.
Active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
High school diploma or GED and a doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing required US internship hours.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months.
Complete and pass required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing required US internship hours.
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 lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount of force regularly, including overhead lifting.
Complete required training and obtain required licensure, if applicable, within guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
Three to five years of prior relevant work experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
After state regulations are met, willingness to immunize, an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Deliver courteous, professional customer service in the store and at the drive-through, answer questions and telephone calls, and seek solutions to improve customer satisfaction.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, company standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
Follow CVS policies, standard operating procedures, and federal and state requirements, including licensure requirements.
Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, handling containers, and labeling prescriptions.
Resolve third-party rejections, complete manual claim forms, and perform prescription pick-up procedures according to policy.
Use pharmacy workstations to access, enter, and retrieve necessary information.
Maintain inventory and replenishment according to pharmacy policies; help put away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Provide additional health services as allowed by state regulations, individual certification, and pharmacy leadership, including point-of-care or swab-and-send testing and immunization-related services.
Support the supervising pharmacist with dispensing, prescription review, and compliance monitoring; refer customers to the pharmacist when counseling or questions require it.
Communicate and interact with healthcare professionals and, when appropriate, obtain relevant medical-history information to support patient care.
Support pharmacy leadership in motivating, developing, and scheduling pharmacy support staff; coordinate or implement staff training and development.
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 according to CVS standards.
Recognize colleagues and celebrate success; complete required training programs.
Adapt to change, identify business opportunities and solutions, and help the pharmacy team meet specified goals.
Attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete additional tasks assigned by a supervisor or manager.
Complete required training and obtain required licensure within the applicable guidelines.