Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Grass Valley, CA

2d•$33 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to complete required US internship hours. Interns follow a mixed-modality learning plan and must complete the internship within 18 months. After completing the hours, they are expected to complete and pass required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern helps maintain a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and provides patient and customer care. The role includes pharmacy operations, patient safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, inventory and workflow management, customer service, and participation in patient-care programs. The intern also supports pharmacy leadership, develops pharmacy support staff, and contributes to team performance and service quality. Final prescription verification is excluded from the intern's workflow responsibilities. This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources based on eligibility. The typical pay range is $32.50–$42.00.

Requirements

Foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy.
High school diploma or GED.
Active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL before becoming eligible to apply to the role.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing those hours.
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 lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount of force regularly to move objects, including overhead lifting.
Ability to complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.
Required related work experience: 0 to 3 years.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
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.
Preferred related work experience: 3 to 5 years.

Responsibilities

Greet customers courteously in the store and at the drive-through, respond to their questions and concerns, answer the telephone professionally, and seek help or solutions when needed to improve customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions, bag merchandise, and create personalized customer interactions.
Protect patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and company standards, comply with federal and state laws and regulations, and follow 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, complete manual claim forms, and perform prescription pickup procedures according to company policy.
Use the pharmacy workstation to access, enter, and retrieve information.
Maintain inventory and replenishment, follow inventory-management procedures, and help put away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Deliver additional health care services as permitted 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 drugs, reviewing prescriptions, and monitoring compliance.
Under direct pharmacist supervision, offer counseling and refer customers to the pharmacist when needed, field appropriate medical questions, communicate with health care professionals, and gather relevant medical history when applicable.
Practice and develop pharmacist duties in accordance with applicable law.
Support the Pharmacy Manager in motivating, developing, and assigning work to pharmacy support staff.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement them, and lead the team toward specified goals.
Adapt to change, collaborate with others, align colleagues around the organization's purpose, and foster a caring, energetic, and supportive 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 and support scheduling according to business needs and workflow.
Coordinate or implement training and development for Pharmacy Support Staff, recognize colleagues, and celebrate successes.
Complete all required training programs and obtain required licensure within applicable guidelines.