Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Chico, CA

15d • $33 - $42

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a foreign pharmacy graduate from a non-US-accredited school who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to apply to complete required US internship hours. Interns follow a mixed-modality learning plan and must complete their internship within 18 months. They are expected to develop skills in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and to complete required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after finishing the required US internship hours.

Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern helps maintain a safe and effective retail pharmacy and delivers patient care. The role supports patient safety, professional practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification. Duties include assisting customers, processing prescriptions, supporting pharmacy operations and patient-care programs, and helping train and develop pharmacy support staff. The intern must obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing US intern hours. Failure to complete internship hours within 18 months or obtain licensure as prescribed may result in removal from the role and separation of employment.

Requirements

• 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.
• Foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS training program.
• Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible 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 of 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.
• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager and complete required training and licensure within guidelines.
• Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount of force regularly, including overhead lifting.
• Required prior related work experience: 0 to 3 years.

Nice To Haves

• Eligibility to immunize.
• Three to five years of prior relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Once state regulations are met, ability and expectation to immunize as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers courteously in-store and at the drive-thru, answer questions and telephone calls, and seek solutions that improve customer satisfaction.
• Perform approved register transactions and create personalized, helpful customer interactions.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and company standards, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Follow pharmacy workflow and 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 company policy.
• Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
• Maintain inventory and replenishment according to applicable policies and reports, and assist with putting away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
• Deliver additional health care services as permitted by state regulation, certification, and pharmacy leadership direction, 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 refer customers to a pharmacist when appropriate; field medical questions when appropriate and communicate with health care professionals to support patient care.
• When applicable, solicit relevant medical history and develop pharmacist duties in accordance with the law.
• Communicate with field management and corporate teams as needed and attend required store operational meetings.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department and support scheduling based on business needs and workflow.
• Coordinate or implement training and development for pharmacy support staff, recognize colleagues, and celebrate success.
• Complete all required training programs and obtain required licensure within applicable guidelines.
• Adapt to change, collaborate with colleagues, support pharmacy goals, and contribute to a caring, energetic team culture.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

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