Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Carson, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health’s US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate program gives foreign pharmacy graduates who have passed the FPGEE and TOEFL the opportunity to complete required US internship hours and apply their pharmacy education in retail practice under the direction of a preceptor. Participants follow a mixed-modality learning plan, hands-on training roadmap, and Key Learning Experiences to develop pharmacy practice, patient care, business, and leadership skills in preparation for a Pharmacist role.

Participants assist pharmacy teams with safe, accurate, and timely prescription fulfillment, patient service, and smooth pharmacy operations. They learn and apply company standard operating procedures, best practices, effective communication, and relevant laws and professional standards. The internship must be completed within 18 months, and participants must be prepared to complete required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after finishing required US internship hours. Failure to meet these requirements will result in separation of employment.

Where permitted by law and supported by the necessary training and certification, interns may provide additional patient health services, including immunizations and point-of-care testing. They may also support vaccine preparation and administration after meeting applicable state training and licensure requirements. The role requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and flexibility to work at the home store or other market locations as business needs require.

Requirements

• Be a foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
• Hold FPGEC certification.
• Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing US intern hours.
• Complete required US internship hours within 18 months; failure to meet the internship or licensure requirements results in separation of employment.
• Possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
• Meet regular and predictable attendance requirements, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Maintain attention and focus, including concentrating on tasks, pivoting between tasks, and confirming prescription information and label accuracy.
• Demonstrate customer service and team orientation by helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Apply mathematical reasoning to tasks such as calculating quantities to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including remaining mobile and upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, stretching, stooping, and repetitive finger movements; handling objects with precision; and maintaining close visual acuity.
• Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently exert negligible force to move objects.
• Communicate detailed or important spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information through oral communication.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
• Ability to become immunization certified and strive to provide patient immunizations once state regulations are met.
• Ability to work at the home store and at other locations across the market to meet business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Follow company standard operating procedures at each workstation to support pharmacists and technicians in managing and improving patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide caring, personalized patient service at the counter, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and obtain patient medical-history information when appropriate under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and contact prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes where allowed by state regulation.
• Provide in-the-moment coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members while sharing best practices.
• Complete basic inventory activities as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
• Contribute to a high-performing team, remain receptive to feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs and travel voluntarily to other stores in the market for shifts as needed.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements related to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and voluntary staffing at offsite clinics, where legally permitted and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permissible and after meeting applicable requirements, obtain Technician Immunizer status and support vaccine preparation and administration.
• Educate patients about the importance of vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty.
• Monitor for and respond to adverse reactions and report events as required by public health rules.
• Review and collect patient information and track and document information for each applicable patient.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within designated timeframes.
• Perform assigned additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting colleagues’ and families’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed