Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Lufkin, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a foreign pharmacy graduate from a non-US-accredited school who has successfully passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to complete required US pharmacy internship hours. Interns complete a mixed-modality learning plan and must finish their internship within 18 months. The role develops knowledge and skills in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and prepares interns to complete required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after finishing the required US internship hours. Failure to complete the internship within 18 months or obtain pharmacist licensure as prescribed results in removal from the role and separation of employment. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern supports a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and delivers care to patients. Responsibilities span customer service, regulatory compliance, pharmacy operations, patient counseling under pharmacist supervision, inventory and workflow management, and leadership and staff development. The role excludes final prescription verification. Interns may provide additional health care services as allowed by state regulation, certification, and pharmacy leadership, including testing and immunization-related activities. Once state regulations are met, interns are expected to immunize as an essential pharmacist function. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a PharmD or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school, and an active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located. Pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based must be obtained within 120 days of completing US internship hours. The posted pay range is $32.50–$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.
Successful completion of the FPGEE and TOEFL before eligibility to apply to the role.
High school diploma or GED.
Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy.
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 of completing US internship hours.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months.
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 applicable guidelines.
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.
Ability to have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Three to five years of prior relevant work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete required US pharmacy internship hours and the prescribed mixed-modality learning plan within 18 months.
Prepare to complete and pass required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing required US internship hours.
Work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to support a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment.
Greet customers courteously in-store and at the drive-through, answer questions and telephone calls, and help resolve concerns.
Perform approved register transactions and look for ways to create personalized customer experiences.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, company standards, and applicable laws and policies.
Comply with federal and state laws, regulations, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
Process prescriptions, including interpreting SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, preparing containers, and labeling prescriptions.
Resolve third-party rejections, complete manual claim forms, and perform prescription pick-up procedures.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment, and assist with putting away drug orders as permitted by law, excluding CII drugs.
Provide additional health care services allowed by state regulation, certification, and pharmacy leadership, including point-of-care or 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 when needed; field appropriate medical questions and communicate with health care professionals.
When applicable, solicit relevant medical history to support appropriate advice.
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.
Support scheduling activities according to business needs and workflow.
Coordinate or implement training and development for Pharmacy Support Staff, recognize colleagues, and celebrate success.
Complete all required training programs and other tasks assigned by a supervisor or manager.
Attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.