Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Huntsville, TX

8d•$30 - $42

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a foreign graduate of a non-U.S.-accredited pharmacy school who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to apply to complete required U.S. internship hours. The intern follows a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experience that builds on prior pharmacy education. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern contributes to a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and provides patient care while developing skills in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. The required internship must be completed within 18 months, and pharmacist licensure exams and processes must be completed within 120 days after the required U.S. internship hours are finished. The position includes customer service, pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, inventory and workflow support, and patient-care activities permitted by state regulation and individual certification. The intern supports the pharmacy manager and team, participates in training and development, and is expected to meet applicable licensure and training requirements. Failure to complete the internship within 18 months or obtain pharmacist licensure within the prescribed timeframe results in removal from the role and separation of employment.

Requirements

Foreign graduate from a non-U.S.-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.
High school diploma or GED and a doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-U.S.-accredited school of pharmacy.
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 required U.S. internship hours.
Complete required U.S. internship hours within 18 months.
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 additional tasks assigned by a supervisor or manager and complete required training and licensure within guidelines.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force regularly, including overhead lifting.
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.
Preferred related work experience: 3 to 5 years.
Once state regulations are met, willingness and ability to immunize, which is identified as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous, professional customer service in the store and at the drive-through; answer questions, telephone calls, and concerns, and seek help when needed to resolve issues.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality, comply with HIPAA, applicable laws and regulations, and CVS policies and procedures.
Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, labeling prescriptions, and completing related workflow tasks; final prescription verification is excluded.
Resolve third-party rejections, complete manual claim forms, and perform prescription pick-up procedures according to policy.
Use the pharmacy workstation to access, enter, and retrieve information; maintain inventory and replenishment according to company procedures and applicable law.
Assist with putting away drug orders, except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
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 in dispensing drugs, reviewing prescriptions, and monitoring compliance.
Under direct pharmacist supervision, offer counseling and refer customers to the pharmacist when appropriate; handle medical questions when appropriate and communicate with healthcare professionals.
When applicable, gather customer medical-history information to support appropriate medical advice.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, developing, and assigning work to Pharmacy Support Staff; coordinate or implement their training and development.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, support pharmacy performance goals, adapt to change, and collaborate with colleagues to improve outcomes.
Communicate with field management and corporate as needed and participate in required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department and support scheduling activities based on business needs and workflow.
Recognize colleagues and celebrate success; complete all required training programs.
Meet state and federal licensure requirements within the prescribed timeframe and obtain required licensure and training.