Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Saint Joseph, MO

22d•$30 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health is hiring a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate to complete required U.S. pharmacy internship hours under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Applicants must have passed the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply. The role includes a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experience intended to build on the graduate’s pharmacy education and develop skills in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. The internship must be completed within 18 months, and pharmacist licensure exams and processes must be completed within 120 days after the required U.S. internship hours are finished. The intern helps maintain a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and delivers patient care while supporting pharmacy operations, customer service, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, inventory, and workflow. Duties are performed within applicable laws and regulations and under pharmacist supervision; the role does not include final prescription verification. The intern also supports patient-care programs, pharmacy staff development, and business and workflow goals. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a PharmD or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-U.S.-accredited school of pharmacy, and an active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located. CVS lists 0–3 years of related experience as required and 3–5 years as preferred. The position is full-time, with a stated pay range of $30.00–$42.00. Eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-U.S.-accredited school of pharmacy.
Active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
Foreign graduate from a non-U.S.-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning CVS’s Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL before applying to the role.
Complete required U.S. internship hours within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days after completing those hours.
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 and complete required training and licensure within applicable guidelines.
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.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
Three to five years of prior related work experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Once state regulations are met, ability to immunize, which CVS describes 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 help resolve customer concerns.
Protect patient and customer confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, applicable laws and regulations, and CVS policies and standard operating procedures.
Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring medications, handling and labeling containers, and completing prescription pick-up procedures.
Resolve third-party rejections and complete manual claim forms.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the pharmacy workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment using appropriate reports, and assist with putting away drug orders as permitted by law, excluding CII orders.
Deliver additional health care services as permitted 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 in dispensing drugs, reviewing prescriptions, and monitoring compliance.
Offer counseling and refer customers to the pharmacist when appropriate; handle medical questions when appropriate and interact with health care professionals to support patient care.
Develop and practice pharmacist duties according to law, including gathering relevant medical-history information when applicable.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, developing, and coordinating training for Pharmacy Support Staff.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, contribute to pharmacy performance goals, and adapt plans to a changing community healthcare setting.
Participate in required store operational meetings and communicate with field management and corporate as needed.
Support scheduling activities according to business needs and workflow, maintain a clean and organized pharmacy department, and recognize colleagues’ contributions.
Complete required training programs and meet state and federal licensure requirements within the prescribed timeframes.