Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Vicksburg, MS

3d•$30 - $42

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a graduate of a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to apply to complete required US internship hours. The intern follows a mixed-modality learning plan and applies their pharmacy knowledge and skills while developing abilities in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. The required internship must be completed within 18 months. The colleague is expected to complete and pass the required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing US internship hours. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern helps maintain a safe and effective retail pharmacy and deliver patient care. The work includes patient safety, professional pharmacy practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification. Duties also include supporting patient care programs, pharmacy operations, counseling activities under pharmacist supervision, and the training and development of pharmacy support staff. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a PharmD or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy, and an active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located. State pharmacist licensure must be obtained within 120 days of completing US internship hours. The role requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and the ability to lift and exert specified amounts of force. This is a full-time position with a typical pay range of $30.00–$42.00. It is eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

Foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Successful completion of the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply for the role.
High school diploma or GED.
Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy.
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 internship hours; failure to complete required internship hours within 18 months or obtain 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 of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount regularly, including overhead lifting.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective retail pharmacy service under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Greet customers in the store and at the drive-through, answer questions and telephone calls, assist with concerns, and seek solutions to 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, 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 rejections and complete manual claim forms.
Perform prescription pick-up procedures in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment in accordance with inventory policies and procedures, and assist with putting away drug orders except CII drugs where permitted by law.
Deliver additional health care services as allowed 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 with dispensing, prescription review, and compliance monitoring.
Offer counseling and refer customers to a pharmacist when needed; handle medical questions when appropriate and communicate with health care professionals to support patient care.
When applicable, obtain customer medical-history information to support appropriate medical advice, and practice and develop pharmacist duties according to law.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, developing, and assigning work to pharmacy support staff; coordinate or implement staff training and development.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement them, and work with the team toward specified goals and improved performance.
Adapt plans to changing needs in a community health care setting, collaborate with others, and align colleagues around shared purpose and 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 and support scheduling activities according to business needs and workflow.
Recognize colleagues and celebrate success, and complete all required training programs.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure within 120 days after completing those hours.