Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Martinsburg, WV

3d•$30 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate role at CVS Health offers foreign pharmacy graduates the opportunity to complete required US internship hours and apply pharmacy-school learning in a real-world retail pharmacy setting. After passing the FPGEE and TOEFL, graduates participate in a mixed-modality learning plan under the direction of a preceptor, with hands-on experience, a training roadmap, Key Learning Experiences, and time spent with district leaders. The program develops pharmacy practice, patient-care, business, and leadership skills in preparation for a Pharmacist role. The intern supports pharmacy operations and the pharmacy team in safely and accurately fulfilling prescriptions and providing caring service. Interns follow company procedures and applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles, while learning to work across pharmacy workstations and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment. Required US internship hours must be completed within 18 months. Pharmacist licensure exams and processes must be completed within 120 days after the required internship hours are completed. Where state law permits and required training is completed, the role may also support immunizations, including vaccine preparation and administration, patient education, documentation, and response to adverse reactions. This is a full-time position with a typical pay range of $30.00–$42.00. Eligible colleagues may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources.

Requirements

Graduate from a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
FPGEC certification.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing US intern hours; failure to complete internship hours within 18 months or obtain licensure as required results in separation of employment.
Possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Be able to concentrate, shift quickly between tasks, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Use friendly customer-service skills, recognize patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
Use and understand verbal and written communication and practice active listening with patients and colleagues.
Use mathematics to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate response.
Meet the physical demands of the position, including mobility, prolonged standing, reaching, repetitive hand movements, stooping, close visual acuity, and lifting or exerting force as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
Ability to become immunization certified; once state regulations are met, graduates are expected to strive to provide patient immunizations.
Ability to work at the home store and at other locations across the market to meet business needs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Follow company standard operating procedures at each workstation to help pharmacists and technicians manage and improve patient health.
Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
Provide positive patient experiences through empathetic, personalized service at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient problems.
Offer counseling, field medical questions, and obtain patient medical history when appropriate and under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and contact prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes where state regulations allow.
Provide in-the-moment coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members and share best practices.
Complete basic inventory activities as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
Contribute to a high-performing team, remain receptive to feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs and travel voluntarily to other stores in the market for shifts when needed.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping, and patient privacy and security.
Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and voluntary staffing at offsite clinics, where permitted and supported by required training and certification.
Where permissible, complete additional licensure and training requirements to obtain Technician Immunizer status and support vaccine preparation and administration.
Where supporting immunizations, educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty; monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events as required; and review, collect, track, and document applicable patient information.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform duties involving sustained attention, task switching, prescription and label accuracy checks, customer service, communication, mathematical reasoning, and problem resolution.
Perform physical tasks including remaining mobile and upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, stretching, stooping, and repetitive hand and finger movements; adjusting machines precisely; and visually inspecting or transcribing information.
Carry out additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.