Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Sellersburg, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern is a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to complete required U.S. internship hours. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern supports a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and delivers patient care. The mixed-modality learning plan builds on pharmacy education and develops knowledge and skills in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. Interns must complete their required internship within 18 months and are expected to complete and pass pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing the required U.S. internship hours. The role includes customer service, pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, inventory and workflow management, and support for patient care programs. Duties include processing prescriptions, supporting the supervising pharmacist, providing counseling under direct supervision, assisting with additional health care services permitted by state regulation, and coordinating training and development of pharmacy support staff. The role does not include final prescription verification. The position requires an active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located. Pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based must be obtained within 120 days after completion of U.S. internship hours. Failure to complete internship hours within 18 months or obtain licensure as prescribed results in removal from the role and separation of employment. The role requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and the ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force regularly. The listed pay range is $30.00–$42.00. This full-time position is eligible for 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-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.
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 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.
Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.
Complete required training and obtain required licensure within applicable guidelines.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount of force regularly, including overhead lifting.
Required education: high school diploma or GED and a PharmD or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy.

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, identified as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care and support a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Greet customers courteously, answer questions and concerns in person, at the drive-through, and by telephone, and work with others to resolve issues and improve customer satisfaction.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, company standards, and applicable law.
Comply with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, as well as CVS policies and standard operating procedures.
Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, handling vials and bottles, and labeling prescriptions.
Resolve third-party rejections and complete manual claim forms.
Perform prescription pick-up procedures and access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment according to applicable policies and procedures, and assist with putting away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Provide additional health care services as permitted by state regulation, individual certification, and pharmacy leadership direction, including point-of-care or swab-and-send testing and immunization preparation or delivery.
Support the supervising pharmacist with dispensing drugs, reviewing prescriptions, and monitoring compliance.
Offer counseling and direct customers to the pharmacist when necessary; field medical questions when appropriate and communicate with healthcare professionals to support optimal care.
When applicable, solicit relevant medical history to support appropriate medical advice.
Support the Pharmacy Manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing pharmacy support staff, balancing assignments to use strengths and address development needs.
Identify business opportunities and solutions to improve pharmacy growth and performance, and lead the team toward specified goals.
Adapt to change, collaborate with others, align colleagues around the company’s purpose, and help foster a caring and energetic team culture.
Communicate with Field Management and Corporate as needed and participate in required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional pharmacy department according to CVS standards.
Support scheduling activities based on business needs and workflow, and coordinate or implement training and development for pharmacy support staff.
Recognize colleagues’ contributions, celebrate success, and complete all required training programs.