Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Upper Arlington, OH

9d•Onsite

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. The role provides a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experience to build on the graduate’s pharmacy education and develop knowledge and skills in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. 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 U.S. internship hours. The intern helps maintain a safe, effective retail pharmacy environment and provides patient care while supporting pharmacy operations, customer service, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, inventory, and workflow. The role excludes final prescription verification. Duties are performed within applicable law and state regulations, company procedures, and the intern’s qualifications, under pharmacist supervision. The position also supports pharmacy leadership and staff development, participates in training, and contributes to patient care programs. The typical pay range is $30.00–$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 of a non-U.S.-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS training program.
Successfully pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply for the role.
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 after completing U.S. internship hours.
Complete required U.S. internship hours within 18 months; failure to complete the internship or obtain pharmacist licensure as prescribed results in removal from the role and separation of employment.
High school diploma or GED and a doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-U.S.-accredited school of pharmacy.
Required related work experience: 0–3 years.
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 required training and obtain required licensure within 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

Eligibility to immunize.
3–5 years of related work experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Once state regulations are met, willingness and ability to immunize, an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Greet and assist pharmacy and front-store customers in person and at the drive-through; answer questions, concerns, and telephone calls courteously and professionally.
Seek help and collaborate with colleagues to resolve issues, remove customer obstacles, and improve customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions and bag merchandise after sales.
Protect patient and customer confidentiality under HIPAA, company standards, and applicable laws; communicate without disclosing confidential drug information.
Comply with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, and 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; do not perform final prescription verification.
Resolve third-party rejections and complete manual claim forms; perform prescription pickup procedures according to policy.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment by following inventory procedures and using appropriate reports; help put away drug orders, except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Deliver additional health care services when permitted by state regulation, individual certification, and pharmacy leadership, 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.
Under direct pharmacist supervision, offer counseling and refer customers to the pharmacist when appropriate; field medical questions when appropriate and interact with healthcare professionals to support care.
When applicable, solicit customer medical-history information to provide appropriate medical advice.
Communicate with field management and corporate as needed and attend required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional pharmacy department according to CVS standards.
Support scheduling based on business needs and workflow; coordinate or implement training and development for pharmacy support staff.
Recognize colleagues and celebrate successes; complete all required training programs.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing pharmacy support staff by balancing assignments and addressing development needs and knowledge gaps.
Identify business opportunities and solutions to improve pharmacy growth and performance, and help lead the team toward specified goals.
Adapt to change, collaborate with others, align colleagues around the organization’s purpose, and help foster a caring, energetic, enthusiastic, and proud team culture.
Help manage patient care programs and apply acquired knowledge to support healthy outcomes and distinguish CVS from competitors.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends; complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.
Complete required training and obtain required licensure within applicable guidelines.
Lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force regularly, including overhead lifting.