Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Ledgewood, NJ

15d•$30 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a foreign pharmacy graduate from a non-US-accredited school who has successfully passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to complete required US internship hours. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern completes a mixed-modality learning plan and develops pharmacy knowledge and skills in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. The internship must be completed within 18 months, and the intern is expected to complete required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing the US internship hours. The intern supports a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and helps deliver patient care across pharmacy professional practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification. Duties include customer assistance, prescription processing, supporting the supervising pharmacist, maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance, assisting with inventory and workflow, and contributing to staff training and pharmacy operations. Additional healthcare services may be provided as allowed by state regulations, individual certification, and pharmacy leadership. This full-time role requires an active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and the ability to lift and exert specified amounts of force. The typical pay range is $30.00–$42.00. The position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

Foreign graduate from 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.
Successfully pass the FPGEE and TOEFL before eligibility to apply for the role.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days after completing US intern 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 attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount regularly, including moving objects overhead.

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, as this is an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Greet customers professionally in-store and at the drive-through, assist with questions and concerns, answer telephone calls warmly, and seek solutions that maximize customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions, including cash, check, and charge transactions, and bag merchandise after sales.
Create personalized customer interactions and remove obstacles to make customer experiences easier when possible.
Maintain customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and company standards, and protect confidential drug information in communications.
Comply with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, as well as CVS policies and standard operating procedures.
Adhere to CVS pharmacy workflow and maintain required operational standards.
Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, capping and uncapping vials and bottles, and labeling prescriptions.
Resolve third-party rejections and complete manual claim forms.
Perform prescription pick-up procedures in accordance with CVS policies and procedures.
Access, input, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment by following inventory management policies and procedures and using appropriate reports.
Assist with putting away drug orders, excluding CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Deliver additional healthcare services, such as point-of-care or swab-and-send testing and immunization preparation or delivery, as permitted by state regulation, individual certification, and pharmacy leadership.
Support the supervising pharmacist in dispensing drugs, reviewing prescriptions, and monitoring compliance.
Offer counseling and direct customers to a pharmacist when needed; field medical questions when appropriate and communicate with healthcare professionals to support optimal care.
When applicable, solicit customer medical history to provide appropriate medical advice, and practice and develop pharmacist duties according to law.
Support the Pharmacy Manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing Pharmacy Support Staff by balancing assignments and addressing development opportunities and knowledge gaps.
Identify business opportunities and solutions to improve pharmacy growth and performance, and lead team efforts toward specified goals.
Adapt plans to changes in the community healthcare setting and collaborate to improve outcomes.
Help facilitate a team culture that promotes care, energy, enthusiasm, and pride; recognize colleagues and celebrate success.
Communicate with Field Management and Corporate as needed and participate in required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional pharmacy department according to CVS standards.
Support scheduling activities based on business needs and the workflow model.
Coordinate or implement Pharmacy Support Staff training and development, and complete all required training programs.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager and obtain required licensure within applicable guidelines.