Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Woodbury, MN

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About The Position

At CVS Health, the International Pharmacy Intern supports retail pharmacy teams while developing the skills needed to become a pharmacist. After passing the FPGEE and TOEFL, a U.S. Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate may complete required U.S. internship hours and apply pharmacy-school learning in practice under the direction of a preceptor. The role includes a mixed-modality learning plan, hands-on experience, a training roadmap, Key Learning Experiences, and time with district leaders to develop pharmacy-practice, patient-care, business, and leadership skills. Required internship hours must be completed within 18 months, and pharmacist licensure exams and processes must be completed within 120 days after the internship hours are finished.

The intern assists the pharmacy team with safe, accurate, and timely prescription fulfillment and caring patient service. The role follows pharmacy workflows and company procedures, contributes to positive patient experiences, and supports pharmacy operations and inventory activities as permitted by law. Depending on state regulations and required training, the intern may also support immunizations and other patient health services. The position requires flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs, including working at other stores in the market as needed. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

• Be a graduate of a non-U.S.-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning CVS’s U.S. Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
• Hold FPGEC certification.
• Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days after completing U.S. intern hours; required internship hours must be completed within 18 months. Failure to meet these requirements results in separation of employment.
• Possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
• Demonstrate attention and focus, including the ability to concentrate, pivot between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Demonstrate customer service and teamwork, including identifying ways to help people and responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Use mathematical reasoning for tasks such as calculating quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet physical demands including remaining mobile and upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, bagging, reaching, stretching, repetitive finger work, stooping, precision control, and close visual work; and lifting or exerting force up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.
• Communicate spoken ideas and accurately convey and receive detailed oral instructions.
• Complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Follow company standard operating procedures at pharmacy workstations to help pharmacists and technicians manage and improve patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures in production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Provide caring patient service at the counter, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and when appropriate, offer counseling, field medical questions, and gather patient medical history information.
• Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and contact prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes where state regulations allow.
• Provide in-the-moment coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members while sharing 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 federal, state, and local 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 and point-of-care testing, and staff offsite clinics when allowed by law and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permissible, complete the licensure and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status; educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty; monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events as required; and collect, track, and document applicable patient information.
• Meet regular and predictable attendance expectations, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within designated timeframes.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed