Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Highland Park, NJ

7d•$30 - $42

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to complete required U.S. internship hours. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern supports a safe, effective retail pharmacy environment and provides patient care while developing knowledge and skills in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. The mixed-modality learning plan is designed to build on the candidate’s pharmacy education and prepare them to complete required pharmacist licensure exams and processes. The intern must complete the required internship within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days after completing the U.S. internship hours. Failure to meet these requirements results in removal from the role and separation of employment. The position includes customer service, pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, inventory and workflow management, leadership support, and patient-care programs. Prescription final verification is excluded from the intern’s workflow responsibilities. The role is full-time and offers a pay range of $30.00 to $42.00. Eligible colleagues receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources.

Requirements

Be a foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Hold a Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy.
Hold an active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply to the role.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing US intern hours.
Have 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 required training and obtain required licensure within established guidelines.
Be able to lift and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount regularly, including overhead lifting.
Complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
Three to five years of prior related work experience (preferred experience range).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Once state regulations are met, be prepared to immunize, which CVS identifies as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service by greeting customers, answering questions and telephone calls, assisting with transactions, and seeking solutions that improve customer satisfaction.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and company standards, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, handling vials and bottles, and labeling prescriptions.
Resolve third-party claim rejections, complete manual claim forms, and perform prescription pick-up procedures.
Use pharmacy workstations to access, enter, and retrieve information.
Maintain inventory and replenishment by following inventory management procedures and reports, and assist with putting away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Deliver additional healthcare services as permitted 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 with dispensing, prescription review, and compliance monitoring.
Offer counseling and refer customers to the pharmacist when needed; address medical questions when appropriate and interact with healthcare professionals to support patient care.
Develop pharmacist duties as permitted by law and counsel customers under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Support the Pharmacy Manager in motivating, developing, and coordinating training for Pharmacy Support Staff.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement pharmacy goals, adapt to changes, and collaborate to improve outcomes.
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 based on business needs and workflow.
Recognize colleagues and celebrate success, complete required training, and support a team culture of caring, energy, enthusiasm, and pride.