Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Mesa, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a non-US-accredited foreign pharmacy graduate who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to apply to complete required US internship hours. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern supports a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and provides patient care while developing the knowledge and skills needed for pharmacist licensure. The mixed-modality learning plan includes a curated learning experience that applies the intern’s pharmacy knowledge and skills. The internship must be completed within 18 months, and required pharmacist licensure exams and processes must be completed and passed within 120 days after completing the required US internship hours. The role involves customer service, pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, inventory and workflow management, and patient-care programs. Responsibilities include processing prescriptions, supporting dispensing and counseling under pharmacist supervision, assisting customers, protecting confidential information, and contributing to pharmacy team training and development. The role excludes final prescription verification. The position requires an active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located. Pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based must be obtained within 120 days after the US internship hours are completed. Failure to complete the internship within 18 months or obtain pharmacist licensure as prescribed results in removal from the role and separation of employment. The stated pay range is $30.00–$42.00. This full-time position is eligible for benefits including 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.
Active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
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.
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Ability to complete required training and obtain required licensure within established 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.
Required education: high school diploma or GED and a PharmD or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy.
Required related work experience: 0 to 3 years.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care and support a safe, effective retail pharmacy environment under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Support patient safety, pharmacy professional practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification.
Adopt and manage patient-care programs to help keep customers and patients healthy.
Greet customers courteously in-store and at the drive-through, answer questions and telephone calls, and seek solutions that maximize customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions, bag merchandise, and create personalized customer experiences.
Maintain customer and patient confidentiality, communicate while protecting confidential drug information, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and procedures.
Process prescriptions, including interpreting SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, handling and labeling containers, resolving third-party rejections, and completing manual claim forms.
Perform prescription pick-up procedures and access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment, and assist with putting away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Deliver additional health care services allowed by state regulation, individual certification, and pharmacy leadership, such as 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 under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and refer customers to the pharmacist when appropriate.
Communicate and interact with healthcare professionals and, when applicable, obtain relevant customer medical history to support appropriate care.
Communicate with field management and corporate teams as needed and participate in required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department and support scheduling based on business needs and workflow.
Coordinate or implement training and development for Pharmacy Support Staff, recognize colleagues, and celebrate success.
Complete required training programs and other tasks assigned by a supervisor or manager.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure within 120 days after completing those hours.