Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Little Rock, AR

4d • $30 - $42

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a foreign pharmacy graduate from a non-US-accredited school who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to complete required US internship hours. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern contributes to a safe, effective retail pharmacy environment and provides patient and customer care while developing the knowledge and skills needed for pharmacist licensure. The program includes a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experiences. Interns must complete the required internship within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure within 120 days after completing the US internship hours.

The role supports patient safety, professional pharmacy practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification. It also involves helping manage patient care programs, supporting pharmacy leadership and staff development, adapting to a changing community healthcare setting, and contributing to pharmacy business goals and team culture.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy.
• Active pharmacy intern license in the state where the district is located.
• Foreign graduate from a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS training program.
• Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply.
• Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing US internship hours.
• Complete required US internship hours within 18 months; failure to meet the internship or licensure requirements results in removal from the role and separation of employment.
• 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 and complete required training and licensure within guidelines.
• Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount regularly to move objects, including overhead lifting.

Nice To Haves

• Eligibility to immunize.
• Three to five years of prior related work experience (preferred; required experience is listed as 0 to 3 years).
• 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

• Greet customers professionally in the store and at the drive-through, respond to questions, answer telephone calls, and seek help or solutions to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Perform approved register transactions, bag merchandise, and create personalized customer experiences.
• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, federal and state requirements, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Meet applicable state and federal licensure requirements within the required timeframe.
• Follow CVS pharmacy workflow and 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, input, and retrieve information using the workstation.
• Maintain inventory and replenishment in accordance with policies and procedures, and assist with putting away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
• Deliver additional healthcare services allowed by state regulations, certification, and pharmacy leadership, including point-of-care or swab-and-send testing and immunization preparation or delivery.
• Support the supervising pharmacist in dispensing drugs, reviewing prescriptions, and monitoring compliance.
• Offer counseling and direct customers to the pharmacist when needed; handle medical questions when appropriate and communicate with healthcare professionals to support optimal care.
• When applicable, solicit medical history information to support appropriate advice, and practice and develop pharmacist duties as allowed by law.
• 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 according to business needs and workflow.
• Coordinate or implement training and development for pharmacy support staff, recognize colleagues, celebrate success, and complete required training programs.
• Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing pharmacy support staff and addressing strengths and development needs.
• Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement them, and lead the team toward specified goals.
• Adapt to change, collaborate with others, promote a caring and energetic team culture, and help improve patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting 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