Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Morgantown, WV

15d•$30 - $42

About The Position

CVS Health’s US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate program gives foreign pharmacy graduates who have passed the FPGEE and TOEFL the opportunity to complete required US internship hours while applying pharmacy-school learning in real-world practice. Under the direction of a preceptor, interns follow a mixed-modality learning plan and develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for a future Pharmacist role. Interns must complete their 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. Through hands-on experience, training, Key Learning Experiences, and time with district leaders, interns learn pharmacy practice and patient care, pharmacy performance and business acumen, and leadership. They assist pharmacy teams with safe, prompt, and accurate prescription fulfillment and caring patient service; learn to apply standard operating procedures and communicate effectively; and contribute to a safe, inclusive team culture. The position involves supporting pharmacy operations and patient care under applicable supervision and state regulations. Responsibilities may include assisting at pharmacy workstations, responding to patient needs, helping with inventory, and delivering additional health care services when permitted by law and supported by required training and certification. Where permitted, interns may also complete state-required training and support vaccine preparation and administration as a Technician Immunizer. This is a full-time position. The stated pay range is $30.00–$42.00. Eligible colleagues receive a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

Be a foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Hold FPGEC certification.
Obtain Pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days after completing US intern hours.
Complete required US intern hours within 18 months; failure to complete the hours or obtain Pharmacist licensure as prescribed will result in separation of employment.
Possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
Be able to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Be able to concentrate over time and shift quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Be able to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Demonstrate customer-service and team-orientation skills, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
Use and understand verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
Apply mathematical reasoning to pharmacy tasks such as calculating tablet quantities, days’ supply, and bottle quantities.
Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precise machine adjustments, stooping, and close visual work.
Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds, frequently lift up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
Communicate and receive detailed spoken instructions accurately.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer-service setting.
Ability to become immunization certified; once state regulations are met, graduates are encouraged to provide patient immunizations as an essential pharmacist function.
Ability to work in the home store and at other locations across the market to meet business needs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Follow company standard operating procedures at each workstation to support Pharmacists and Technicians in managing and improving patient health.
Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
Help create positive patient experiences by providing empathetic, personalized service in person and over the phone, offering immunizations and other services, and resolving or escalating patient problems.
Offer counseling, respond to medical questions, and obtain patient medical-history information when appropriate and under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and contact prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes where state regulations allow.
Provide in-the-moment coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members and share best practices.
Complete basic inventory activities as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
Contribute to a high-performing team, welcome feedback, and seek opportunities to build clinical and technical knowledge.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to other stores in the market to cover shifts when needed.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, and voluntarily staff offsite clinics where allowed by law and supported by required training and certification.
Where permissible, complete additional licensure and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status and support vaccine preparation and administration.
Educate patients about the importance of vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty.
Monitor for and respond to adverse reactions and report events as required by public health requirements.
Review and collect patient information and track and document information for each applicable patient.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.