Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Findlay, OH

24d

About The Position

As a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate, the International Pharmacy Intern completes required U.S. internship hours under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist while developing the knowledge and skills needed for pharmacist licensure. After passing the FPGEE and TOEFL, eligible graduates may apply to the role. The intern follows a mixed-modality learning plan and is expected to complete the internship within 18 months, then complete and pass required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days of finishing the internship hours. Failure to meet these timelines may result in removal from the role and separation of employment.

The role supports a safe, effective retail pharmacy environment and delivers patient care across pharmacy practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification. Duties include processing prescriptions, supporting the supervising pharmacist, assisting customers, maintaining confidentiality, and providing permitted health care services. The intern also supports pharmacy leadership and staff development, participates in training and meetings, and contributes to a professional, organized pharmacy department.

Requirements

• Foreign graduate from a non-U.S.-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS training program.
• 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 after 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.
• Required related work experience: 0 to 3 years.
• 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 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 prior related work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• After state requirements are met, willingness and ability to immunize, identified as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist pharmacy and front-store customers in person, at the drive-through, and by telephone; address questions and concerns and seek help or solutions when needed.
• Perform approved register transactions and create personalized customer interactions.
• 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 requirements; meet state and federal licensure requirements within the required timeframe.
• 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 according to policy.
• Access, enter, and retrieve information using pharmacy workstations.
• Maintain inventory and replenishment processes, and assist with putting away drug orders as permitted by law, excluding CII drugs.
• Provide additional health care services as permitted by state regulation, certifications, and 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; offer counseling and refer customers to the pharmacist when appropriate.
• Communicate with health care professionals and, when appropriate, obtain customer medical history to support care.
• 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 and workflow needs.
• Coordinate or implement training and development for Pharmacy Support Staff, recognize colleagues, and celebrate success.
• Complete required training programs and additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.
• Support patient care programs, pharmacy growth, performance goals, and a collaborative team culture; adapt to change and pursue improved outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being

What This Job Offers

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