Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Princeton, KY

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 apply to complete required US internship hours. The role provides a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experience to build on the intern’s pharmacy education and develop knowledge, skills, and abilities. Interns are required to complete the internship within 18 months and are expected to complete and pass required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing the US internship hours. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern helps maintain a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and deliver patient care. The work includes customer service, pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, inventory and workflow management, and patient-care programs. The position excludes final prescription verification. Interns support the supervising pharmacist in dispensing and prescription review, and provide counseling only under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role also involves supporting pharmacy leadership and staff development, contributing to store operations and training, and helping the pharmacy meet business and patient-care goals. 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 of completing US internship hours; failure to meet the required internship or licensure timelines results in removal from the role and separation of employment.

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 before becoming 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 required US internship hours.
Complete required US 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.
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 a negligible amount of force regularly, including overhead lifting.
High school diploma or GED and a Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy are listed as required education.

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

Greet customers courteously in the store and at the drive-through, assist with questions and concerns, answer telephone calls professionally, and seek help or solutions to maximize customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions, bag merchandise, and look for ways to create personalized and positive customer experiences.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality under HIPAA and company standards, comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and follow CVS policies and standard operating procedures.
Meet state and federal licensure requirements within the required timeframe.
Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring medications, handling vials and bottles, and labeling prescriptions.
Resolve third-party rejections, complete manual claim forms, and perform prescription pick-up procedures according to policy.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the pharmacy workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment according to inventory-management procedures and reports, and help put away drug orders except CII orders, as permitted by law.
Provide additional healthcare services as allowed 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 in dispensing medications, reviewing prescriptions, and monitoring compliance.
Offer counseling under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, refer customers to the pharmacist when appropriate, address medical questions when appropriate, and communicate with healthcare professionals to support patient care.
When applicable, solicit relevant medical-history information 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 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 and celebrate successes, complete required training programs, and complete other tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.
Support the Pharmacy Manager in motivating, developing, and assigning work to Pharmacy Support Staff in a way that uses colleagues’ strengths and addresses development needs.
Identify business opportunities and solutions to improve pharmacy performance, and work with the team to achieve specified goals.
Adapt to changes in a dynamic community healthcare setting, collaborate with others, align colleagues around the organization’s purpose, and contribute to a supportive team culture.