Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Arnold, MO

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 U.S. internship hours. Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, the intern helps maintain a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and delivers patient care while developing the knowledge and skills needed for pharmacist licensure. The mixed-modality learning plan builds on the intern’s pharmacy education and includes experience in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. The internship must be completed within 18 months, and required pharmacist licensure exams and processes must be completed within 120 days after the required U.S. internship hours are finished. The intern contributes to customer service, patient safety, pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification. Duties include processing prescriptions, supporting the supervising pharmacist, assisting customers, maintaining confidentiality, and helping deliver additional health services as allowed by state regulation and individual certification. The role also supports the Pharmacy Manager in developing staff, improving pharmacy performance, adapting to changing community healthcare needs, and fostering a supportive team culture. This is a full-time position. The listed 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.
Successful completion of 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 U.S. internship hours within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing those hours; failure to meet these requirements results in removal from the role and separation of employment.
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 of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount 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, willingness and ability to immunize, which is identified as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Greet customers courteously in the store and at the drive-through, answer questions and telephone calls, and seek solutions that improve customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions, handle merchandise, and create personalized customer experiences.
Maintain patient confidentiality under HIPAA and company standards, comply with federal and state laws and regulations, and follow CVS policies and standard operating procedures.
Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, handling vials and bottles, and labeling prescriptions.
Resolve third-party rejections, complete manual claim forms, and perform prescription pick-up procedures in accordance with policy.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the pharmacy workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment, and assist with putting away drug orders except CII medications where permitted by law.
Deliver additional healthcare services as allowed by state regulations, certification, and pharmacy leadership, including point-of-care or swab-and-send testing and immunization-related activities.
Support the supervising pharmacist with dispensing, prescription review, and compliance monitoring.
Offer counseling and refer customers to the pharmacist when needed; field medical questions when appropriate and communicate with healthcare professionals to support patient care.
Solicit medical history when applicable and practice and develop pharmacist duties as permitted by law.
Support the Pharmacy Manager in motivating, developing, and assigning work to Pharmacy Support Staff, and coordinate or implement staff training and development.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement them, and lead the team toward specified goals and improved performance.
Communicate with Field Management and Corporate as needed, and participate in required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department and support scheduling based on business needs and workflow.
Recognize colleagues and celebrate success, complete required training, and obtain required licensure within established timelines.
Adapt to change, collaborate with others, and help foster a caring, energetic, and supportive team culture.