Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Carbondale, PA

7d•$30 - $42

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate who has successfully passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to complete required US pharmacy internship hours. The intern completes a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experience to build on prior pharmacy education and develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. Required US internship hours must be completed within 18 months. The role prepares the intern to complete required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing those hours. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern helps maintain a safe and effective retail pharmacy and deliver patient care. Duties include customer service, pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, inventory and workflow management, quality assurance, and support for patient-care programs. The position also supports pharmacy leadership by helping develop staff, coordinate training and scheduling, address business opportunities, and foster a collaborative team culture. The role does not include final prescription verification.

Requirements

Foreign graduate from a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Successfully pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply for the role.
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.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days after completing the internship 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.
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 regularly, including overhead lifting.

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, described as an essential pharmacist function.
Preferred prior relevant work experience of 3 to 5 years.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous, professional customer service in-store, at the drive-through, and by telephone; respond to questions, seek help when needed, and improve the customer experience.
Perform approved register transactions, including cash, check, and charge transactions, and bag merchandise.
Maintain customer and patient confidentiality under HIPAA and company standards; comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, CVS policies, and procedures.
Follow CVS pharmacy workflow and operational standards.
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 pickup procedures in accordance with CVS policies and procedures.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Support inventory management, replenishment, and putting away drug orders, except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Deliver additional health care services as allowed by state regulations and individual certification and as directed by 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 necessary; field medical questions when appropriate and communicate with healthcare professionals to support optimal care.
When applicable, solicit medical-history information to provide appropriate medical advice, and develop pharmacist duties as permitted by law.
Support patient-care programs and help customers and patients maintain their health.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing pharmacy support staff, including balancing assignments to use strengths and address development needs.
Identify business opportunities and solutions to improve pharmacy growth and performance, and help the team meet specified goals.
Adapt plans to changes in the community healthcare setting and collaborate to improve outcomes.
Promote a caring, energetic, enthusiastic, and proud team culture; align colleagues around the company purpose and recognize successes.
Communicate with field management and corporate 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.
Coordinate or implement training and development of pharmacy support staff and complete required training programs.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.