Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Glendale, AZ

22d•$30 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

As a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate, the International Pharmacy Intern completes required US internship hours under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. After passing the FPGEE and TOEFL, eligible candidates can apply to complete a mixed-modality learning plan that builds on their pharmacy education and develops their knowledge, skills, and abilities. The internship must be completed within 18 months. The intern is expected to complete and pass required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing the required US internship hours; failure to meet the internship or licensure timelines results in removal from the role and separation of employment. The intern helps maintain a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and deliver care to patients. Work includes patient safety, pharmacy practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification. The role also supports patient care programs, pharmacy operations, team development, and the achievement of pharmacy goals. Duties are performed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, CVS policies and procedures, and the direction of pharmacy leadership. This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility. The stated pay range is $30.00–$42.00.

Requirements

Foreign graduate from a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS training program.
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.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL before applying to the role.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure in the position’s state 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.
Ability to complete required training and obtain required licensure, if applicable, within established guidelines.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force regularly, including overhead lifting.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of prior relevant work experience is preferred; the required range is zero to three years.
Eligibility to immunize.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Once state regulations are met, ability and readiness to immunize, an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Greet customers professionally in-store and at the drive-through, answer questions and telephone calls, and help resolve concerns to improve customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions and engage customers to create personalized service experiences.
Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, applicable federal and state laws, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
Process prescriptions, including interpreting SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring medications, handling and labeling containers, and resolving third-party rejections or completing manual claim forms.
Perform prescription pickup procedures and access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment, and put away drug orders as permitted by law, excluding CII drugs.
Provide additional healthcare services as permitted by state regulation, individual certification, and pharmacy leadership direction, such as point-of-care testing, 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.
Communicate with customers and healthcare professionals, obtain relevant medical history when applicable, and develop pharmacist duties as allowed by law.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, developing, and coordinating training for Pharmacy Support Staff; support scheduling based on business needs and workflow.
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 according to CVS standards.
Recognize colleagues and celebrate success, complete required training, and support implementation of solutions and goals for pharmacy performance.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.