Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Elkhart, IN

57d•$30 - $42

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to complete required U.S. internship hours. The intern follows a mixed-modality learning plan and applies pharmacy knowledge and skills while developing capabilities in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. The required internship must be completed within 18 months. The intern is expected to complete and pass all required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing the required U.S. internship hours. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern contributes to a safe, effective retail pharmacy environment and delivers patient care. Duties include customer service, pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, inventory and workflow management, and supporting patient care programs. The intern may perform pharmacy duties permitted by law and state regulation, but does not perform final prescription verification. Counseling takes place under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role also supports pharmacy leadership and staff development, helps maintain pharmacy operations and service standards, and adapts to the needs of a dynamic community healthcare setting. Failure to complete the required 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-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Successfully pass the FPGEE and TOEFL before becoming eligible to apply for the role.
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.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing U.S. intern 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 required training and obtain required licensure within guidelines, and complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount regularly, including overhead lifting.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, HIPAA, and company policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
Three to five years of prior relevant work experience (preferred range).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Immunizing is expected once state regulations are met.

Responsibilities

Greet customers courteously in the store and at the drive-through, answer questions, respond to telephone calls, and seek help or solutions to maximize customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions and bag merchandise; look for ways to create personalized customer experiences and remove obstacles to service.
Maintain patient confidentiality under HIPAA and company standards, protect confidential drug information, and comply with federal and state laws and CVS policies and procedures.
Follow pharmacy workflow standards and process prescriptions, including translating 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 pick-up procedures in accordance with CVS policies.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment according to applicable policies and reports, and help put away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Deliver additional healthcare services as allowed 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.
Under a licensed pharmacist’s direct supervision, offer counseling and refer customers to the pharmacist when needed; field medical questions when appropriate and interact with healthcare professionals to support optimal care.
When applicable, solicit customer medical history to provide appropriate medical advice, and practice and develop pharmacist duties as permitted by law.
Communicate with field management and corporate teams as needed and participate in required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department and support scheduling according to business needs and workflow.
Coordinate or implement training and development for Pharmacy Support Staff, recognize others, celebrate success, and complete required training programs.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing Pharmacy Support Staff by balancing assignments and addressing development needs.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement them, and lead the team toward specified goals.
Adapt plans to change, collaborate with others, align colleagues around the organization’s purpose, and foster a caring, energetic, enthusiastic, and proud team culture.
Apply acquired knowledge and participate in patient care programs to help improve health outcomes and differentiate CVS from competitors.