Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Fairfax Station, VA

6d•$33 - $42•Onsite

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. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern supports a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and delivers patient care while building on prior pharmacy education through a mixed-modality learning plan. The internship must be completed within 18 months. Within 120 days after completing the required US internship hours, the colleague is expected to complete the applicable pharmacist licensure exams and processes and obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based. The role includes patient safety, pharmacy professional practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification. The intern helps manage patient care programs, supports pharmacy operations and staff development, and contributes to team and business goals. Duties are performed in accordance with applicable law, CVS policies, and the direction of pharmacy leadership.

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 before eligibility to apply for the role.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing required US intern hours.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months.
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 and complete required training and licensure within applicable guidelines.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount regularly, including overhead lifting.

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 willingness to immunize, an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Greet customers professionally in-store and at the drive-through, assist with questions and concerns, answer telephone calls, and seek solutions that improve customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions, bag merchandise, and create personalized customer interactions.
Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, federal and state laws, and CVS policies and standard operating procedures.
Meet state and federal licensure requirements within the required timeframe.
Follow CVS 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 pickup procedures and use the workstation to access, input, and retrieve information.
Maintain inventory and replenishment, and assist with putting away drug orders, except CII medications, as permitted by law.
Provide additional healthcare services as allowed by state regulations, individual certification, and pharmacy leadership, 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 needed; field appropriate medical questions and communicate with healthcare professionals to support patient care.
When applicable, obtain information about customers’ medical histories and develop pharmacist duties in accordance with law.
Communicate with field management and corporate, participate in required store meetings, and help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department.
Support scheduling based on business needs and workflow, coordinate or implement training and development for pharmacy support staff, recognize colleagues, and complete required training.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating and developing pharmacy support staff, identifying business opportunities, implementing solutions, and adapting to changes in the community healthcare setting.
Lead and collaborate in ways that promote caring, enthusiasm, team engagement, and improved patient and business outcomes.