Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Phoenix, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern is a non-US-accredited foreign pharmacy graduate who completes required US internship hours under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. After passing the FPGEE and TOEFL, eligible candidates may apply for the role and participate in a mixed-modality learning plan designed to build on their pharmacy education. The training 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 and pass required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing the US internship hours. The role supports a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and delivers patient care across customer service, pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, inventory, and workflow management. Duties exclude final prescription verification. Interns support patient care programs and pharmacy operations, counsel under a licensed pharmacist’s direct supervision, and assist with services such as testing and immunizations as permitted by state regulations, certification, and pharmacy leadership. The position also involves supporting the pharmacy manager and staff, developing colleagues, meeting training requirements, and helping the pharmacy meet business and service goals. Applicants must be foreign graduates of a non-US-accredited pharmacy school and hold an active pharmacy intern license in the state where the district is located. Pharmacist licensure in the position’s state must be obtained within 120 days after US internship hours are completed. Failure to complete the internship within 18 months or obtain licensure as prescribed results in removal from the role and separation of employment. The role requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and the ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently. The listed pay range is $30.00–$42.00. This full-time position is eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

Foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply for the role.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days after completing US internship hours.
Complete the 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 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 complete required training and obtain required licensure within guidelines.
Required education: high school diploma or GED and a doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Three to five years of relevant work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care and support a safe, effective retail pharmacy environment under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Support patient safety, professional pharmacy practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification.
Greet customers courteously in the store and at the drive-through, answer questions and phone calls, and work with others to resolve concerns and improve customer satisfaction.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, company standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
Process prescriptions, including interpreting SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, handling vials and bottles, and labeling prescriptions.
Resolve third-party rejections, complete manual claim forms, perform prescription pick-up procedures, and use the pharmacy workstation to access, enter, and retrieve information.
Follow inventory procedures, maintain in-stock levels, replenish inventory as needed, and put away drug orders except controlled substances in Schedule II, as permitted by law.
Provide additional health care services as allowed by state regulation, 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 necessary; handle medical questions when appropriate and communicate with healthcare professionals to support optimal care.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing pharmacy support staff, including coordinating or implementing their training and development.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement them, and work with the team toward specified goals and improved pharmacy performance.
Adapt to change, collaborate with others, support a team culture, recognize colleagues, and celebrate successes.
Communicate with field management and corporate as needed, participate in required store operational meetings, and help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department.
Support scheduling activities according to business needs and the workflow model.
Complete all required training programs and obtain required licensure within applicable guidelines.
Attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.