Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Marion, OH

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern is a non-US-accredited foreign pharmacy graduate completing required US internship hours under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. After passing the FPGEE and TOEFL, eligible candidates may apply to the role. The position combines a curated, mixed-modality learning plan with supervised retail pharmacy work to build knowledge, skills, and abilities in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. Interns must complete the required internship within 18 months and are expected to complete the required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after finishing their US internship hours. The role supports a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and delivers patient care across customer service, regulatory compliance, pharmacy operations, quality assurance, inventory, and workflow management. Duties include processing prescriptions, resolving claim rejections, supporting dispensing and prescription review under pharmacist supervision, and providing additional health services as permitted by state regulation and individual certification. The intern also supports pharmacy leadership, staff training, scheduling, and the development of a collaborative, service-oriented pharmacy team. Final prescription verification is excluded from the role. The position requires a foreign graduate from a non-US-accredited pharmacy school, a current Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located, and pharmacist licensure in the position’s state within 120 days after completing US internship hours. Failure to complete internship hours within 18 months or obtain licensure as prescribed results in removal from the role and separation of employment. The role requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. The stated pay range is $30.00–$42.00. This full-time role is eligible for 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.
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 of completing US internship hours.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Complete assigned tasks, required training, and applicable licensure within required guidelines.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force regularly, including overhead lifting.
High school diploma or GED and a doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide courteous, professional customer service in the store and at the drive-through, answer questions and calls, and help resolve customer concerns.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, company standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
Follow CVS policies, standard operating procedures, and federal and state regulatory requirements.
Process prescriptions, including interpreting 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 pickup procedures in accordance with company policies.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the pharmacy workstation.
Help maintain inventory and replenishment, and put away drug orders as permitted by law, excluding CII drugs.
Provide additional healthcare services as allowed by state regulation, certification, and pharmacy leadership, 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; offer counseling and direct patients to the pharmacist when appropriate.
Communicate with healthcare professionals and, when applicable, obtain medical history information to support appropriate care.
Support pharmacy leadership and staff by helping coordinate training and development, scheduling activities, meetings, and workflow.
Communicate with field management and corporate teams as needed; recognize colleagues and celebrate successes.
Help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department and complete all required training.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement improvements, and contribute to specified pharmacy goals.
Adapt to change, collaborate with colleagues, and foster a caring, energetic, and accountable team culture.