Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Westerville, 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 complete required US internship hours. The role builds on the colleague’s pharmacy education through a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experience. Interns are required to complete the internship within 18 months and are expected to complete and pass required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing the required US internship hours. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern helps maintain a safe and effective retail pharmacy and deliver patient care. The position involves customer service, pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, inventory and workflow management, quality assurance, and supporting patient care programs. The intern supports pharmacy leadership and staff development, adapts to a changing community healthcare setting, and develops the knowledge and skills needed for pharmacist licensure.

Requirements

Foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy.
High school diploma or GED.
Active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL before becoming eligible to apply for the role.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing those hours.
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 the 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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Once state regulations are met, ability and readiness to immunize, which is identified as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous customer service in the store and at the drive-through, respond to questions, answer telephone calls, and help resolve customer concerns.
Perform approved register transactions and create personalized customer interactions.
Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, federal and state laws, and CVS policies and procedures.
Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring medications, handling containers, and labeling prescriptions.
Resolve third-party rejections, complete manual claim forms, and perform prescription pickup procedures.
Use pharmacy workstations to access, enter, and retrieve information.
Maintain inventory and replenishment according to policy, and assist with putting away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Provide additional healthcare services permitted by state regulation, certification, and pharmacy leadership direction, such as point-of-care testing, swab-and-send testing, and immunization preparation or delivery.
Support the supervising pharmacist with dispensing, prescription review, and compliance monitoring.
Offer counseling and refer customers to the pharmacist when needed; field medical questions when appropriate and communicate with healthcare professionals to support patient care.
Develop and perform pharmacist duties as permitted by law, including gathering relevant medical history when applicable.
Support the Pharmacy Manager in motivating and developing Pharmacy Support Staff, balancing assignments, and addressing development needs.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement them, and lead the team toward specified goals.
Communicate with field management and corporate teams as needed and participate in required operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department and support scheduling based on business needs and workflow.
Coordinate or implement training and development for Pharmacy Support Staff, recognize colleagues’ achievements, and complete required training programs.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete additional tasks as directed.