Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Mineola, TX

About The Position

As a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate, the International Pharmacy Intern completes required U.S. internship hours under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Candidates become eligible to apply after successfully passing the FPGEE and TOEFL. The mixed-modality learning plan builds on prior pharmacy education and develops knowledge and skills in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. The internship must be completed within 18 months, and the required pharmacist licensure exams and processes must be completed and passed within 120 days after completion of the U.S. internship hours. Failure to meet these requirements results in removal from the role and separation of employment. The intern contributes to a safe, effective retail pharmacy environment and supports patient care programs. Duties include customer service; maintaining confidentiality and complying with laws, regulations, company policies, and procedures; processing prescriptions and claims; supporting inventory and workflow; providing permitted health care services; and assisting with pharmacy team training, scheduling, and operations. Prescription verification remains excluded from the intern’s workflow responsibilities. The role includes regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and may require lifting and moving objects within the stated force limits. The position requires a foreign pharmacy graduate from a non-U.S.-accredited school, a high school diploma or GED, a PharmD or equivalent pharmacist degree, and an active pharmacy intern license in the state where the district is located. The posted pay range is $32.50–$42.00. This full-time position 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 from a non-U.S.-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS training program.
High school diploma or GED and a 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.
Successfully pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply to the role.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing U.S. intern hours.
Complete required U.S. intern hours within 18 months.
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 maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Ability to complete required training and obtain required licensure within applicable guidelines.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force regularly, including overhead lifting.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize; immunization is expected once state regulations are met.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Three to five years of related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service in the store and at the drive-through, answer questions and telephone calls, and seek solutions to improve customer satisfaction.
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, labeling prescriptions, and resolving third-party rejections and manual claims.
Perform prescription pick-up procedures and access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Support inventory management, replenishment, and putting away drug orders as permitted by law, excluding CII orders.
Deliver additional health care services when allowed by state regulation, certification, and pharmacy leadership, including point-of-care or swab-and-send testing and immunization-related tasks.
Support the supervising pharmacist in dispensing, prescription review, and compliance monitoring; offer counseling and refer customers to the pharmacist when appropriate.
Interact with health care professionals and, when appropriate, obtain customer medical history to support care.
Support pharmacy operations, including maintaining a clean and organized department, scheduling activities, and coordinating training and development for Pharmacy Support Staff.
Communicate with field management and corporate teams as needed, attend required operational meetings, recognize colleagues, and complete required training.
Support pharmacy leadership in developing colleagues, addressing knowledge gaps, adapting to change, and achieving business and patient-care goals.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.
Complete required U.S. internship hours within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure within 120 days after completing those hours.