Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Greenville, AL

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern is a non-US-accredited foreign pharmacy graduate who completes required U.S. internship hours under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. After passing the FPGEE and TOEFL, eligible candidates may apply. The role includes a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experiences that build on the candidate’s pharmacy education and develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. Interns must complete the internship within 18 months and are expected to complete required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing the internship hours. Failure to meet these timelines results in removal from the role and separation of employment. The intern helps maintain a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and delivers care to patients. Duties span patient safety, pharmacy practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification. The position supports patient-care programs and pharmacy operations, including prescription processing, customer support, counseling under pharmacist supervision, and additional health services permitted by state regulation and individual certification. The intern also supports pharmacy leadership, staff training, scheduling, and a clean, organized department. This is a full-time position with a stated pay range of $30.00–$42.00. It is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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 training program.
Successfully pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply.
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.
High school diploma or GED and a doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-U.S.-accredited school of pharmacy.
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 established guidelines.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force regularly, including overhead lifting.
Required related work experience: 0 to 3 years.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize; once state regulations are met, interns are expected to immunize as an essential pharmacist function.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Preferred related work experience: 3 to 5 years.

Responsibilities

Deliver courteous, professional customer service in the store and at the drive-through, respond to questions, answer telephone calls, and help resolve customer concerns.
Perform approved register transactions and seek ways to create personalized, positive customer experiences.
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 regulatory requirements.
Process prescriptions, including interpreting SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring medication, handling containers, and labeling prescriptions.
Resolve third-party claim rejections and complete manual claim forms as needed.
Perform prescription pickup procedures and access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Support inventory management, replenishment, and putting away drug orders, excluding CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Provide additional healthcare services permitted by state regulations and individual certification, as directed by 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; handle medical questions when appropriate and communicate with healthcare professionals to support patient care.
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, professional pharmacy department and support scheduling based on business needs and workflow.
Coordinate or implement training and development for Pharmacy Support Staff, recognize colleagues, and celebrate successes.
Complete required training programs and additional tasks assigned by a supervisor or manager.
Support the Pharmacy Manager in motivating and developing Pharmacy Support Staff and balancing assignments to use strengths and address development needs.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement them, and lead the team toward specified goals.
Adapt to changing conditions, collaborate with others, and help align colleagues around the company’s purpose and team culture.
Complete required U.S. internship hours within 18 months and meet pharmacist licensure requirements within 120 days after those hours are completed.