Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • San Marcos, TX

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About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern is a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible 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 the knowledge and skills needed for pharmacist licensure. The mixed-modality learning plan develops skills in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. The internship must be completed within 18 months, and the intern is expected to complete required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing the US internship hours.

The role supports pharmacy operations and customer service, including prescription processing, inventory management, workflow, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and patient-care programs. It excludes final prescription verification. The intern supports the pharmacy manager and team, helps train pharmacy support staff, and provides permitted health care services under applicable state regulations and pharmacy leadership direction. Failure to complete the required internship hours within 18 months or obtain pharmacist licensure within the prescribed timeframe results in removal from the role and separation of employment.

Requirements

• Foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS training program.
• Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL before becoming eligible to apply for the role.
• High school diploma or GED and a 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 after completing required US internship hours.
• Complete required US internship hours within 18 months.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated 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 required training and obtain required licensure within applicable guidelines.
• Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force regularly, including overhead lifting.
• Prior related work experience: 0–3 years required.

Nice To Haves

• Eligibility to immunize.
• 3–5 years of prior related work experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Once state regulations are met, ability and readiness to immunize, an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist pharmacy and front-store customers in person, at the drive-through, and by telephone; seek solutions and provide courteous, personalized service.
• Protect customer and patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, federal and state laws, regulations, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Process prescriptions, including interpreting SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring medications, labeling prescriptions, and completing pickup procedures; final prescription verification is excluded.
• Resolve third-party claim rejections and complete manual claim forms.
• Access, enter, and retrieve information using the pharmacy workstation.
• Maintain inventory and replenishment, follow inventory-management procedures, and put away drug orders except CII orders, as permitted by law.
• Provide additional health care services permitted by state regulation, individual certification, and pharmacy leadership, such as 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 refer customers to the pharmacist when appropriate.
• Communicate with customers and health care professionals, gather relevant medical-history information when applicable, and provide appropriate assistance under direct pharmacist supervision.
• Support pharmacy leadership and staff, participate in store operational meetings, and communicate with field management and corporate teams as needed.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department according to CVS standards.
• Support scheduling activities, coordinate or implement training and development for pharmacy support staff, recognize colleagues, and complete required training.
• Help drive patient-care programs, pharmacy performance, and healthy outcomes; collaborate with colleagues and adapt to changing community health care needs.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree