Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Delaware, OH

9d•$30 - $42

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern is a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to apply to complete required US internship hours. The role combines a curated learning experience with practical pharmacy work to build on the graduate’s pharmacy education and develop knowledge, skills, and abilities. The internship must be completed within 18 months. After completing the required US internship hours, the colleague is expected to complete and pass all required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days. Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, the intern helps maintain a safe, effective retail pharmacy and provide patient care. Duties cover patient safety, professional pharmacy practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory, workflow, and patient-care programs. The role excludes final prescription verification. The intern develops experience in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education while supporting the pharmacy team and working toward pharmacist licensure. The position includes customer service, prescription processing, pharmacy operations, inventory management, permitted health services, and patient counseling under a licensed pharmacist’s direct supervision. The intern also supports pharmacy leadership, staff training and development, scheduling, and a clean, organized pharmacy environment. This is a full-time role with a stated pay range of $30.00–$42.00 and eligibility for a comprehensive benefits package, 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; failure to meet the stated internship or licensure 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 complete required training and obtain required licensure within applicable guidelines.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount regularly, including overhead lifting.
Ability to have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

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, an expectation to immunize as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Work under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist to support a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment.
Support patient safety, pharmacy professional practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow, excluding final prescription verification.
Adopt and manage patient-care programs and apply pharmacy knowledge to help improve patient outcomes.
Greet customers courteously in-store and at the drive-through; answer questions, handle phone calls, request help when needed, remove obstacles, and create personalized customer experiences.
Perform approved register transactions, including cash, check, and charge transactions, and bag merchandise.
Maintain customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and company standards; comply with federal and state laws and CVS policies and 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 rejections, complete manual claim forms, and perform prescription pick-up procedures according to policy.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment using applicable reports and procedures; assist with putting away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Deliver additional health care services as allowed 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.
Offer counseling and direct customers to the pharmacist when needed; handle medical questions when appropriate and communicate with health care professionals to support optimal care.
When applicable, solicit relevant medical history to support appropriate advice, and practice and develop pharmacist duties as permitted by law.
Communicate with Field Management and Corporate as needed and participate in required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional pharmacy department according to CVS standards.
Support scheduling activities based on business needs and workflow.
Coordinate or implement training and development for Pharmacy Support Staff; recognize colleagues and celebrate success.
Complete all required training programs.
Attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.