Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Westerville, OH

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited pharmacy school 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 provides patient and customer care while developing skills in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. The learning plan combines multiple learning modalities and curated experiences that draw on the intern’s pharmacy knowledge and skills. Required US internship hours must be completed within 18 months, and pharmacist licensure exams and processes must be completed within 120 days after the internship hours are completed. The intern performs pharmacy operations and customer-service duties, including prescription processing, inventory and workflow support, third-party claim resolution, and customer assistance. The role excludes final prescription verification. Under a pharmacist’s direct supervision, the intern may offer counseling and direct customers to the pharmacist when appropriate, while supporting dispensing, prescription review, and compliance monitoring. Additional permitted health services may include point-of-care or swab-and-send testing and immunization preparation or delivery, subject to state regulations, certification, and pharmacy leadership direction. The role also supports pharmacy leadership and staff development, participates in operational meetings and required training, and contributes to a professional, organized pharmacy department. This is a full-time position with a typical pay range of $30.00–$42.00. The position 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

Be a foreign graduate from a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS training program.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply for the role.
Hold an active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days after completing US internship hours.
Have a Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy; a high school diploma or GED is also listed as required education.
Have 0–3 years of prior relevant work experience listed as required.
Demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills.
Demonstrate 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.
Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager and complete required training and licensure within guidelines.
Be able 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

Provide customer service in the pharmacy and front store, including greeting customers, answering questions and telephone calls, seeking help when needed, and supporting satisfactory customer experiences.
Protect patient and customer confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, applicable laws and regulations, and CVS policies and standard operating procedures.
Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, labeling prescriptions, and performing related prescription-handling tasks.
Resolve third-party rejections, complete manual claim forms, and perform prescription pickup procedures according to policy.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Follow inventory procedures, maintain in-stock levels, replenish stock as needed, and assist with putting away drug orders as permitted by law.
Support the supervising pharmacist in dispensing, prescription review, and compliance monitoring, excluding final prescription verification.
Under direct pharmacist supervision, offer counseling, refer customers to the pharmacist when appropriate, communicate with healthcare professionals, and gather relevant medical-history information when applicable.
Deliver additional healthcare services as allowed by state regulation, individual certification, and pharmacy leadership direction, including testing and immunization-related services where applicable.
Support pharmacy leadership in motivating and developing pharmacy support staff, coordinating training, and balancing assignments according to colleagues’ strengths and development needs.
Support scheduling activities based on business needs and workflow.
Participate in required store operational meetings and complete all required training programs.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional pharmacy department according to CVS standards.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement improvements, adapt to change, collaborate with others, and work toward team goals.
Recognize colleagues and celebrate successes, and communicate with field management and corporate teams as needed.
Meet state and federal licensure requirements within the required timeframe.