Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Cape Girardeau, MO

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 apply to complete required US internship hours. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern contributes to a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and provides patient care while completing a mixed-modality learning plan. The internship must be completed within 18 months. Within 120 days after completing the required US internship hours, the intern is expected to complete and pass required pharmacist licensure exams and processes. Failure to meet these timelines will result in removal from the role and separation of employment. The role involves customer service, pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, inventory and workflow management, and supporting patient care programs. Duties include processing prescriptions without final prescription verification, resolving third-party rejections, assisting with permitted health care services, supporting the supervising pharmacist, and counseling customers under the pharmacist’s direct supervision. The intern also supports pharmacy leadership and staff training, scheduling, and development. The role requires an active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located, a foreign pharmacy degree from a non-US-accredited school, and pharmacist licensure in the position’s state within 120 days after completing US internship hours. The stated pay range is $30.00–$42.00. This full-time position is eligible for a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

Foreign graduate from a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS training program.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL before applying to 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 US internship hours.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months.
High school diploma or GED and a doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy.
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.
Complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist while helping ensure a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment.
Support patient safety, professional pharmacy practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification.
Greet and assist pharmacy and front-store customers, answer questions and telephone calls, seek help when needed, and provide courteous, personalized service.
Perform approved register transactions and remove obstacles to improve customers’ experiences.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality under HIPAA and company standards, and comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, company policies, and standard operating procedures.
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 in accordance with policy.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation; follow inventory procedures, maintain in-stock levels, and assist with putting away drug orders as permitted by law.
Provide 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 in dispensing drugs, reviewing prescriptions, monitoring compliance, and counseling customers; refer customers to the pharmacist when appropriate and direct medical questions to the pharmacist as needed.
When applicable, obtain customer medical history information and communicate with other health care professionals to support care.
Communicate with field management and corporate teams as needed, and participate in required store operational meetings.
Support a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department and assist with scheduling according to business needs and workflow.
Coordinate or implement training and development for Pharmacy Support Staff, recognize colleagues’ contributions, and complete required training programs.
Support the Pharmacy Manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing Pharmacy Support Staff by balancing assignments and addressing development needs.
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 company’s purpose, and contribute to a caring and energetic team culture.