Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Jackson, OH

7d•$30 - $42

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern is a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate completing required U.S. pharmacy internship hours under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. After successfully passing the FPGEE and TOEFL, eligible graduates may apply to complete an 18-month internship that builds on their pharmacy education through a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experiences. The program develops skills in diverse patient care, pharmacy practice management, leadership, and education, and prepares interns to complete required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing required U.S. internship hours. In a retail pharmacy, the intern supports a safe and effective work environment and provides patient and customer care while following applicable laws, regulations, and company procedures. The role supports prescription processing, pharmacy operations, inventory and workflow management, customer service, quality assurance, and patient care programs. Duties are performed within the scope of state regulations and under pharmacist supervision; the role excludes final prescription verification. The intern also supports the pharmacy manager and pharmacy support staff through training, workflow coordination, and team development, and helps identify opportunities to improve pharmacy performance and customer outcomes. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, completion of required training and licensure within specified timelines, and the ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

Foreign graduate of a non-U.S.-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-U.S.-accredited school of pharmacy.
Active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
Successfully pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply to the role.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days after completing required U.S. internship hours; required U.S. internship hours must be completed within 18 months.
High school diploma or GED.
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 as directed by a supervisor or manager.
Ability to complete required training and obtain required licensure, if applicable, within established guidelines.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount of force regularly, including overhead lifting.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Prior related work experience of 3 to 5 years is preferred.
Once state regulations are met, expected to immunize as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Greet customers courteously in-store and at the drive-through, respond to questions and concerns, answer telephone calls professionally, seek assistance when needed, and help make customer experiences easier.
Perform approved register transactions, including cash, check, and charge transactions, and bag merchandise after sales.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, company standards, and applicable laws; communicate while safeguarding confidential drug information.
Comply with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, as well as CVS policies and standard operating procedures.
Meet state and federal licensure requirements within the applicable timeframe.
Follow CVS pharmacy workflow and maintain required operating standards.
Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring medications, handling vials and bottles, and labeling prescriptions; do not perform final prescription verification.
Resolve third-party rejections and complete manual claim forms as needed.
Perform prescription pickup procedures according to CVS policies and procedures.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the pharmacy workstation.
Maintain inventory levels and replenishment by following inventory management procedures and using appropriate reports; assist with putting away drug orders except CII medications, as permitted by law.
Deliver additional health care services as permitted by state regulation, 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, and monitoring compliance.
Offer counseling and refer customers to the pharmacist when necessary; address medical questions when appropriate, communicate with healthcare professionals, and gather medical history when applicable to support appropriate advice—all under direct pharmacist supervision.
Practice and develop pharmacist duties as permitted by law.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing pharmacy support staff, including balancing assignments to use colleagues’ strengths and address development needs.
Identify business opportunities and solutions to improve pharmacy growth and performance, and lead or support implementation toward specified goals.
Adapt to changes in a dynamic community healthcare setting, collaborate with others, and help align colleagues around shared goals and patient care.
Promote a caring, energetic, enthusiastic, and supportive team culture; recognize colleagues and celebrate successes.
Communicate with field management and corporate teams as needed, and participate in required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional pharmacy department according to CVS standards.
Support scheduling activities based on business needs and the workflow model.
Coordinate or implement training and development for pharmacy support staff and complete required training programs.