Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Owings Mills, MD

3d•$30 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health’s US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate program gives foreign pharmacy graduates who have passed the FPGEE and TOEFL an opportunity to complete required US internship hours and apply their pharmacy education in retail practice. Under the direction of a preceptor, participants follow a mixed-modality learning plan, complete training and Key Learning Experiences, and develop pharmacy practice, patient care, business, and leadership skills in preparation for a Pharmacist role. The internship must be completed within 18 months. Participants are expected to complete the required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing US internship hours; failure to meet these requirements may result in separation of employment. The intern supports pharmacy operations and patient care by following company procedures, helping ensure prescriptions are filled promptly and accurately, and providing caring service to patients. The role involves working across pharmacy stations, communicating with patients and colleagues, participating in inventory activities, and learning to support pharmacy performance and team development. Depending on state law and required training, the intern may also support immunizations and other patient health care services. The position requires flexibility to work shifts at the home store and other stores in the market as business needs arise. This is a full-time position with a typical pay range of $30.00–$42.00. Eligible colleagues may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

Foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
FPGEC certification.
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 complete the hours or obtain pharmacist licensure as prescribed will result in separation of employment.
Possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL before becoming eligible to complete required US internship hours.
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Friendly customer-service approach, awareness of patient reactions, and ability to respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
Ability to use mathematics to calculate quantities such as tablets, days’ supply, and bottles needed to fill prescriptions.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
Ability to become immunization certified; once state regulations are met, graduates are expected to strive to provide patient immunizations.
Ability to work at the home store and other locations across the market to meet business needs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Follow company standard operating procedures at each workstation to support pharmacists and technicians in managing and improving patient health.
Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off stations to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
Provide empathetic, personalized patient service in person and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient problems.
Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and obtain patient medical-history information when appropriate under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and contact prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes where permitted by state regulation.
Provide in-the-moment coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members and share best practices.
Complete basic inventory activities as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
Contribute to a high-performing team, respond constructively to feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to other stores in the market to work shifts as needed.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and voluntary offsite clinic staffing, where permitted by law and supported by required training and certification.
Where permitted, complete additional licensure and training to obtain Technician Immunizer status and support vaccine preparation and administration.
Where permitted, educate patients about vaccines, refer vaccination questions to the pharmacist on duty, monitor and respond to adverse reactions, report adverse events as required, and collect, review, track, and document applicable patient information.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform required physical tasks, including remaining mobile and upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and using close visual acuity.