Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Spencer, IN

7d•$30 - $42

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 graduates may apply to the role and complete a mixed-modality learning plan designed to build on their pharmacy education. The internship must be completed within 18 months. Within 120 days after completing the required US internship hours, the intern is expected to complete the required pharmacist licensure exams and processes. The role supports a safe, effective retail pharmacy environment and delivers patient care across patient safety, professional practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification. Duties include customer service, prescription processing, pharmacy operations, inventory support, permitted health care services, and counseling-related tasks under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Interns also support pharmacy leadership, staff development, training, workflow, and a positive team culture. The position requires an active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located and a PharmD or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy.

Requirements

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.
Foreign graduate from a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning CVS’s Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL before becoming eligible to apply for the role.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of 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 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.
Ability to have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

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, which the posting identifies as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous and professional service to pharmacy and front-store customers in person, at the drive-through, and by telephone; address questions and concerns and seek help or solutions when needed.
Perform approved register transactions, bag merchandise, and look for ways to make customer experiences easier and more personalized.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and company standards, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
Adhere to CVS pharmacy workflow and process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, handling vials and bottles, and labeling prescriptions.
Resolve third-party rejections, complete manual claim forms, and perform prescription pick-up procedures according to policy.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation and maintain inventory and replenishment according to company procedures.
Assist with putting away drug orders, except CII orders, as permitted by law.
Deliver additional health care services as allowed by state regulation, individual certification, and pharmacy leadership direction, including point-of-care or swab-and-send testing and immunization preparation or delivery.
Support the supervising pharmacist with dispensing drugs, reviewing prescriptions, and monitoring compliance.
Under direct pharmacist supervision, offer counseling and refer customers to the pharmacist when necessary; field medical questions when appropriate and interact with health care professionals to support patient care.
When applicable, solicit relevant medical history and practice and develop pharmacist duties according to law.
Support the Pharmacy Manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing pharmacy support staff, balancing assignments, addressing development opportunities, and reducing knowledge gaps.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement them, and lead the team toward specified goals and improved performance.
Adapt plans to changing needs in a community health care setting, collaborate with others, and help align colleagues around the company’s purpose.
Support a team culture of caring, energy, enthusiasm, and pride; recognize colleagues and celebrate success.
Communicate with field management and corporate teams as needed and participate in required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional pharmacy department and support scheduling activities based on business needs and workflow.
Coordinate or implement training and development for pharmacy support staff and complete all required training programs.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.