Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Highland Park, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern is a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate completing required U.S. pharmacy internship hours under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. After successfully passing the FPGEE and TOEFL, eligible graduates may apply to the role and complete a mixed-modality learning plan that uses and develops their pharmacy knowledge and skills. The internship must be completed within 18 months. After completing the required U.S. internship hours, the intern is expected to complete and pass required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days. The role supports a safe, effective retail pharmacy and provides patient and customer care while developing skills in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. Duties include pharmacy operations, customer service, regulatory compliance, inventory and workflow support, and approved patient care services. The intern supports the supervising pharmacist and pharmacy manager, while final prescription verification remains excluded from the role. State pharmacist licensure must be obtained within 120 days of completing the U.S. internship hours; failure to meet the stated internship or licensure requirements results in removal from the role and separation of employment. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. The listed pay range is $30.00–$42.00.

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. internship hours.
Complete required U.S. 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.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Complete assigned additional tasks, required training, and required licensure within applicable guidelines.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force regularly, including overhead lifting.
Prior related work experience: 0–3 years required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide courteous and professional customer service in the store and at the drive-through, respond to questions, answer telephone calls, and seek solutions that 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, and meet applicable state and federal licensure requirements within the required timeframe.
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 in accordance with company policy.
Use pharmacy workstations to access, enter, and retrieve necessary information.
Support inventory management, replenishment, and putting away drug orders as permitted by law, excluding CII orders.
Provide additional health care services when permitted 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 with dispensing, prescription review, and compliance monitoring.
Offer counseling under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, direct customers to the pharmacist when necessary, and handle medical questions when appropriate.
Communicate and interact with healthcare professionals and, when applicable, obtain relevant customer medical history to support appropriate advice.
Support pharmacy leadership in motivating and developing pharmacy support staff, coordinating training, scheduling activities, and balancing assignments.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, work toward pharmacy goals, and adapt plans to changing community healthcare needs.
Participate in required store meetings and training, communicate with field management and corporate as needed, and help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department.
Recognize colleagues and celebrate success while contributing to a collaborative, caring, and enthusiastic team culture.