Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Schnecksville, PA

7d•$30 - $42

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a foreign pharmacy graduate from a non-US-accredited school who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to complete required US internship hours. The intern completes a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experience to build on pharmacy education and develop knowledge and skills in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. Required internship hours must be completed within 18 months, and pharmacist licensure exams and processes must be completed within 120 days after completing those hours. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern supports a safe, effective retail pharmacy environment and delivers patient and customer care. The work includes patient safety, professional pharmacy practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification. The intern also supports patient care programs, pharmacy operations, staff development, and the pharmacy’s business and service goals.

Requirements

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.
Foreign graduate from a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply for the role.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure in the position’s state within 120 days of completing those hours; failure to meet these requirements 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.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds 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 related work experience is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Once state regulations are met, expected to immunize as this is an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Greet customers courteously in-store and at the drive-through; answer questions, concerns, and telephone calls, and seek help or solutions to maximize customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions, bag merchandise, and look for ways to make customers’ experiences easier and more personal.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality under HIPAA and company standards; comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, CVS policies, and procedures.
Adhere to pharmacy workflow and 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 according to CVS policies and procedures.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment according to inventory management policies, reports, and procedures; assist with putting away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Deliver additional health care services as permitted by state regulations, 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.
Under direct pharmacist supervision, offer counseling and refer customers to the pharmacist when appropriate; field medical questions when appropriate; communicate with healthcare professionals; and, when applicable, gather medical history to support appropriate advice.
Practice and develop pharmacist duties as permitted by law.
Support the Pharmacy Manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing Pharmacy Support Staff, including balancing assignments to use colleagues’ strengths and address development needs.
Identify business opportunities and solutions to improve pharmacy growth and performance, and lead the team toward specified goals.
Adapt plans to changes in the community healthcare setting; collaborate with others and align them around shared goals and purpose.
Promote a caring, energetic, enthusiastic, and prideful team culture; recognize colleagues and celebrate success.
Communicate with Field Management and Corporate as needed, and participate in required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department according to CVS standards.
Support scheduling activities according to business needs and workflow.
Coordinate or implement training and development for Pharmacy Support Staff.
Complete all required training programs and obtain required licensure within applicable guidelines.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.