Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Fayetteville, NC

6d•$30 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduates who have passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and are eligible to complete required US internship hours. The position applies pharmacy-school learning in real-world practice and develops the knowledge and skills needed to become ready for a Pharmacist role. Under the direction of a preceptor, interns complete a mixed-modality learning plan, hands-on training, Key Learning Experiences, and learning activities with district leaders. Required internship hours must be completed within 18 months, and required pharmacist licensure exams and processes must be completed within 120 days after the internship hours are completed. Interns participate in pharmacy practice and patient-care scenarios, develop business acumen and leadership skills, and support pharmacy operations. They help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately; provide caring patient service; and follow Standard Operating Procedures, best practices, and effective communication practices. The role emphasizes empathy, genuine care, and contributing to a safe, inclusive culture. The position may also involve supporting immunizations where permitted by law and after completing applicable state licensing and training requirements. The role requires compliance with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures.

Requirements

Be a foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Hold FPGEC certification.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing US internship hours; failure to complete the internship within 18 months or obtain licensure as prescribed results in separation of employment.
Possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
Be able to concentrate on tasks over time and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Be able to confirm prescription information and label accuracy to ensure patient safety.
Actively seek ways to help people in a friendly manner, recognize patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
Use and understand verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues, and demonstrate active listening.
Use mathematics to solve prescription-related problems, including calculating quantities, days’ supply, and bottles needed.
Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precise machine adjustments, stooping and bending, and close visual work.
Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently handle objects requiring negligible force.
Communicate detailed spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information through oral communication.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
Ability to become immunization certified; once state regulations are met, interns are expected to strive to provide patient immunizations.
Ability to work in 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 by showing empathy and genuine care, serving patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone, offering immunizations and other services, and solving or escalating patient problems.
Offer counseling, field medical questions, and obtain patient medical history when appropriate under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and contact prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes where permitted by state regulation.
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, including voluntarily traveling to other stores in the market for shifts as needed.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including those concerning patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, and voluntarily staff offsite clinics where allowed by law and supported by required training and certification.
Where permissible, complete licensing and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status and support vaccine preparation and administration.
Where supporting immunizations, educate patients about vaccines, refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty, monitor and respond to adverse reactions, report events as required, and review, collect, track, and document patient information.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.