Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Santa Barbara, CA

22d•$33 - $42

About The Position

CVS Health’s 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 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-centered service while developing the knowledge and skills needed for pharmacist licensure. The program uses a mixed-modality learning plan and is intended to build capabilities in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. Interns must complete their required US internship within 18 months and are expected to complete the applicable pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after finishing those hours. Failure to meet the stated internship or licensure requirements results in removal from the role and separation of employment. The role supports pharmacy operations, customer service, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, inventory and workflow management, and patient care programs. It excludes final prescription verification. This is a full-time position with a typical pay range of $32.50–$42.00. The role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Requirements

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.
Foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply for the role.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing 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.
Ability to 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 a negligible amount regularly, including overhead lifting.
Ability to have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

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.
Once state regulations are met, willingness and ability to immunize, which CVS identifies as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous, professional customer service in-store and at the drive-through, answer questions and telephone calls, assist with register transactions, and seek solutions that improve customer satisfaction.
Protect patient confidentiality under HIPAA and company standards and comply with federal and state laws, regulations, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
Process prescriptions by translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, handling vials and bottles, and labeling prescriptions.
Resolve third-party rejections, complete manual claim forms, and perform prescription pick-up procedures according to CVS policies.
Use the pharmacy workstation to access, input, and retrieve necessary information.
Maintain inventory and replenishment according to policy, and assist with putting away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Deliver additional health care services when permitted 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; do not perform final prescription verification.
Offer counseling and refer customers to the pharmacist when necessary; field appropriate medical questions, interact with health care professionals, and solicit medical history when applicable to support care.
Practice and develop pharmacist duties as permitted by law, under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, developing, and coordinating training for Pharmacy Support Staff, and help balance assignments to use colleagues’ strengths and address development needs.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement them, and lead the team toward specified goals and improved performance.
Adapt plans to change, collaborate with others, align colleagues around the organization’s purpose, and foster an energetic, caring team culture.
Communicate with Field Management and Corporate as needed and participate in required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department and support scheduling according to business needs and workflow.
Recognize colleagues and celebrate successes, complete required training, and obtain required licensure within the prescribed guidelines.
Attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete additional duties as directed by a supervisor or manager.