Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Rahway, 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 apply to complete required US internship hours. The intern completes a mixed-modality learning plan and must finish the internship within 18 months. The role develops skills in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education and prepares the intern to complete required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing internship hours. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern helps maintain a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and deliver patient care. The role includes customer service, pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, inventory and workflow management, and participation in patient care programs. The intern supports pharmacy leadership and staff development while providing service to pharmacy and front-store customers. The position requires an active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located, and pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based must be obtained within 120 days of completing US internship hours.

Requirements

Foreign graduate from a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply for the role.
Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy.
High school diploma or GED.
Active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing US intern hours.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months; failure to do so or to obtain pharmacist licensure as prescribed results 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.
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Ability to complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.
Ability to complete required training and obtain required licensure within guidelines.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount of force regularly to move objects, 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, which is identified as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous, professional customer service in the store and at the drive-through, answer questions and telephone calls, and seek solutions that improve customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions, bag merchandise, and create personalized customer interactions.
Maintain customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and company standards.
Comply with federal and state laws, regulations, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
Meet state and federal licensure requirements within the required timeframe.
Follow pharmacy workflow standards and process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, handling vials and bottles, and labeling prescriptions.
Resolve third-party rejections and complete manual claim forms.
Perform prescription pick-up procedures according to CVS policies and procedures.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment levels, and assist with putting away drug orders as permitted by law, excluding CII drugs.
Deliver additional health care services as allowed by state regulation, 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.
Under a licensed pharmacist’s direct supervision, offer counseling and direct customers to the pharmacist when necessary, field appropriate medical questions, and communicate with healthcare professionals.
When applicable, solicit customer medical-history information to support appropriate medical advice and develop pharmacist duties as allowed by law.
Support the Pharmacy Manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing pharmacy support staff and balancing assignments to use colleagues’ strengths and address development needs.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement them, and lead the team toward specified goals.
Adapt plans to changes in a dynamic community healthcare setting and collaborate to improve outcomes.
Communicate with field management and corporate as needed and participate in required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional pharmacy department.
Support scheduling activities according to business needs and the workflow model.
Coordinate or implement training and development of Pharmacy Support Staff.
Recognize colleagues and celebrate success, and complete all required training programs.