Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•San Marcos, TX

7d•$30 - $42

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a foreign pharmacy graduate of a non-US-accredited school who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to apply for the role. The intern completes required US internship hours through a mixed-modality learning plan and a curated learning experience that builds on their pharmacy education. The internship must be completed within 18 months, and the colleague is expected to complete and pass required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing the required US internship hours. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern helps maintain a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and provides patient and customer care. The role includes pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, inventory and workflow management, customer service, and supporting patient care programs. The intern must obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing internship hours; failure to meet the specified internship or licensure requirements results in removal from the role and separation of employment. This is a full-time position with a typical pay range of $30.00 to $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

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.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing US internship hours.
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 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 a negligible amount of force regularly, including overhead lifting.
Ability to perform additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
Three to five years of prior relevant work experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Once state regulations are met, expected to immunize as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Greet customers courteously in the store and at the drive-through, assist pharmacy and front-store customers, answer telephone calls, and seek solutions that improve customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions, bag merchandise, and create personalized customer interactions.
Protect patient and customer confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and company standards, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
Meet state and federal licensure requirements within the required timeframe.
Follow CVS 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 claim rejections, complete manual claim forms, and perform prescription pick-up procedures.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the pharmacy workstation.
Help maintain inventory and replenishment, and put away drug orders as permitted by law, except CII orders.
Deliver additional health care services as permitted 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 drugs, reviewing prescriptions, and monitoring compliance.
Offer counseling and direct customers to the pharmacist when needed; handle medical questions when appropriate and interact with healthcare professionals to support optimal care.
When applicable, solicit relevant medical history and practice and develop pharmacist duties as permitted by law.
Communicate with field management and corporate as needed and participate in required store operations meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department and support scheduling in accordance with business needs and workflow.
Coordinate or implement training and development for Pharmacy Support Staff, recognize colleagues, and celebrate successes.
Complete all required training programs and additional tasks assigned by a supervisor or manager.
Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.