Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Bowling Green, KY

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About The Position

As a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate, the International Pharmacy Intern completes required U.S. internship hours under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role builds on the intern’s pharmacy education through a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experiences, developing knowledge and skills in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. Interns are required to complete the internship within 18 months and are expected to complete and pass required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing the required U.S. internship hours. Failure to meet these requirements results in removal from the role and separation of employment. The intern contributes to a safe, effective retail pharmacy environment and delivers patient care while supporting pharmacy operations, customer service, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, inventory, and workflow management. Responsibilities exclude final prescription verification. The role also supports patient care programs and may provide additional health care services as permitted by state regulation, certification, and pharmacy leadership. After applicable state requirements are met, interns are expected to immunize. This position requires an active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located. Candidates must be foreign graduates of a non-U.S.-accredited college or school of pharmacy and must obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing U.S. intern hours. The role requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and the ability to lift and exert 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 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-U.S.-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.
Required education: high school diploma or GED and a doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-U.S.-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 required U.S. intern hours; complete the internship within 18 months.
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.
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Ability to complete required training and obtain required licensure within guidelines.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount regularly, including overhead lifting.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
3 to 5 years of prior relevant work experience preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe and effective retail pharmacy service under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, excluding final prescription verification.
Support patient safety, pharmacy professional practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management.
Greet and assist pharmacy and front-store customers in person and at the drive-through; answer questions and telephone calls professionally and seek solutions to improve customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions and create personalized, supportive customer interactions.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality under HIPAA and company standards, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
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.
Access, input, and retrieve information using the workstation; follow inventory procedures, maintain in-stock levels, replenish stock, and assist with putting away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Provide additional health care services as allowed by state regulation, individual certification, and pharmacy leadership, including point-of-care or swab-and-send testing and immunization preparation or delivery.
Support the supervising pharmacist in dispensing drugs, reviewing prescriptions, and monitoring compliance.
Under direct pharmacist supervision, offer counseling, direct customers to the pharmacist when appropriate, address appropriate medical questions, communicate with health care professionals, and obtain relevant medical history when applicable.
Support pharmacy management in motivating, developing, and assigning work to pharmacy support staff, and coordinate or implement their training and development.
Identify business opportunities and solutions to improve pharmacy growth and performance; help lead the team toward specified goals.
Adapt plans to changes in a dynamic community health care setting, collaborate with others, and support alignment with the organization’s purpose and values.
Communicate with field management and corporate as needed, participate in required store 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 successes.
Complete all required training programs and obtain required licensure within established guidelines.
Attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete additional tasks directed by a supervisor or manager.