Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Sellersburg, IN

7d•$30 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health’s 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. The intern completes a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experience to build on their pharmacy education and develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. Internship hours must be completed within 18 months, and required pharmacist licensure exams and processes must be completed within 120 days after those hours are finished. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern helps maintain a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and deliver care to patients. The role includes customer service, pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, inventory and workflow management, quality assurance, and patient care programs. The intern supports the pharmacy manager and team, assists with staff development and training, helps address business opportunities, and adapts to the needs of a dynamic community healthcare setting. The position excludes final prescription verification. This full-time position has a typical pay range of $30.00–$42.00 and 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.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply.
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.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing US internship hours.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months; failure to meet the internship or licensure 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 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, willingness and ability to immunize, identified as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Deliver courteous and professional customer service in-store, at the drive-through, and by telephone; respond to questions and concerns and seek solutions to improve customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions and bag merchandise after sales.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality, comply with HIPAA and company standards, and follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Meet state and federal licensure requirements within the required timeframe.
Follow CVS pharmacy workflow and operational standards.
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.
Complete prescription pick-up procedures and access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment by following inventory procedures and using appropriate reports; assist with putting away drug orders, except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Provide additional healthcare services as permitted 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 with dispensing, prescription review, and compliance monitoring.
Offer counseling and direct customers to the pharmacist when appropriate; field medical questions when appropriate and interact with healthcare professionals to support patient care.
When applicable, obtain customer medical-history information to support appropriate advice, and practice and develop pharmacist duties according to law.
Communicate with field management and corporate teams 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.
Coordinate or implement training and development for Pharmacy Support Staff, recognize colleagues, celebrate success, and complete required training programs.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing Pharmacy Support Staff, while balancing assignments and addressing development needs.
Identify business opportunities and solutions to improve pharmacy growth and performance, and lead the team toward specified goals.
Promote a caring, energetic, enthusiastic, and prideful team culture; collaborate with others and help deliver better outcomes.