Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Red Bluff, CA

3d•$33 - $42

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a foreign pharmacy graduate from a non-US-accredited pharmacy school who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to apply for the role. The intern completes required US internship hours through a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experience, developing pharmacy knowledge and skills in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. Required internship hours must be completed within 18 months, and the candidate is expected to complete required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing the internship hours. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern supports a safe, effective retail pharmacy and helps provide care to patients. Duties include customer service, prescription processing and pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, inventory and workflow management, quality assurance, and support for patient care programs. The role excludes final prescription verification. The intern may provide additional health care services as permitted by state regulations, certification, and pharmacy leadership, and is expected to immunize once state regulations are met. This is a full-time position with a stated pay range of $32.50–$42.00. The role is eligible for a benefits package that includes 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 before applying to the role.
Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy.
High school diploma or GED.
Active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days after completing those hours; failure to meet these requirements may result 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.
Ability to complete required training and obtain required 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.
Ability to have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
Three to five years of prior related work experience (preferred range).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Greet customers courteously in-store and at the drive-through, answer questions, respond to telephone calls, and help resolve issues to support customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions and engage customers to create personalized service experiences.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality under HIPAA and company standards, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, CVS policies, and procedures.
Meet state and federal licensure requirements within the required timeframe.
Follow CVS pharmacy workflow and 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; perform prescription pick-up procedures according to policy.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment in accordance with inventory procedures and appropriate reports; assist with putting away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Provide additional health care 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 in dispensing drugs, reviewing prescriptions, and monitoring compliance.
Offer counseling and direct customers to the pharmacist when appropriate; handle medical questions when appropriate and communicate with health care professionals to support patient care.
When applicable, solicit medical history information to support appropriate advice, and practice and develop pharmacist duties as permitted by law.
Communicate with Field Management and Corporate as needed and participate in required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional pharmacy department according to CVS standards.
Support scheduling activities according to business needs and workflow; coordinate or implement training and development for Pharmacy Support Staff.
Recognize colleagues and celebrate successes; complete required training programs.
Support the Pharmacy Manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing Pharmacy Support Staff, balancing assignments to use colleagues’ strengths and address development needs.
Identify business opportunities and solutions to improve pharmacy growth and performance, and lead the team toward specified goals.
Adapt to change, collaborate with others, align colleagues around the organization’s purpose, and foster a caring, energetic, enthusiastic, and proud team culture.
Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.