Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Santa Barbara, CA

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About The Position

As a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate, the International Pharmacy Intern completes required U.S. pharmacy internship hours under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. After passing the FPGEE and TOEFL, eligible candidates may apply to the role. The intern follows a mixed-modality learning plan and applies pharmacy knowledge and skills while developing competence in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. The internship must be completed within 18 months, and pharmacist licensure exams and processes must be completed within 120 days after the required U.S. internship hours are finished.

The role supports a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and delivers patient care across pharmacy operations, customer service, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, inventory, and workflow management. Duties exclude final prescription verification. Under pharmacist supervision, the intern supports dispensing and prescription review, patient counseling and care programs, and additional services permitted by state regulations and individual certification. The role also supports pharmacy leadership and staff development, and requires meeting state and federal licensure requirements within the specified timeframes.

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.
• Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply for the role.
• 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 after completing U.S. internship hours.
• Successfully 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.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to 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 negligible force regularly, including overhead lifting.

Nice To Haves

• Eligibility to immunize.
• Three to five years of related work experience preferred; the posting also lists zero to three years as required prior relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• After state regulations are met, willingness and ability to immunize, an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, professional customer service in the store and at the drive-through; respond to questions, answer the telephone, and help resolve customer concerns.
• Maintain 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 medications, preparing and labeling prescriptions, and completing related workflow tasks; final prescription verification is excluded.
• Resolve third-party claim rejections and complete manual claim forms as needed.
• Complete prescription pickup procedures and access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
• Maintain inventory and replenishment according to pharmacy procedures and assist with putting away drug orders, except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
• Support patient care programs and provide additional health care services allowed by state regulations, individual certification, and pharmacy leadership, including testing and immunization preparation or delivery where applicable.
• Support the supervising pharmacist with dispensing, prescription review, and compliance monitoring.
• Under direct pharmacist supervision, offer counseling, refer customers to the pharmacist when necessary, handle medical questions when appropriate, and communicate with health care professionals to support patient care.
• When applicable, solicit relevant customer medical history to support appropriate advice.
• Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, developing, and coordinating training for Pharmacy Support Staff, balancing assignments, and addressing development needs.
• Identify business opportunities and solutions to improve pharmacy growth and performance, and help the team achieve specified goals.
• Support scheduling activities according to business needs and workflow; participate in required operational meetings and communicate with field management and corporate as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional pharmacy department according to CVS standards.
• Recognize colleagues and celebrate success; help foster a caring, energetic, enthusiastic, and proud team culture.
• Complete all required training programs and obtain required licensure within applicable guidelines.
• Adapt to change, collaborate with others, and seek ways to improve patient and customer outcomes.
• Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete additional tasks assigned by a supervisor or manager.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree