Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Cape Girardeau, MO

7d•$30 - $42

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a foreign pharmacy graduate from a non-US-accredited school who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to apply for the position. The role provides required US internship hours through a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experience that builds on the graduate’s pharmacy education. Interns are expected to complete the internship within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure 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 delivers patient care. The role supports patient safety, professional pharmacy practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification. Duties also include assisting with pharmacy operations, patient-care services permitted by state regulations, staff training and development, and the pharmacy’s day-to-day leadership and service objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy.
Active pharmacy intern license in the state where the district is located.
Foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS training program.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply for the role.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days after completing US intern 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.
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Ability to complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager and complete required training and licensure within applicable guidelines.
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.

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, willingness and ability to immunize, identified as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous and professional service to pharmacy and front-store customers in person, at the drive-through, and by telephone.
Address customer questions and concerns, seek assistance when needed, and help remove obstacles to improve the customer experience.
Perform approved register transactions and bag merchandise after sales.
Maintain customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, company standards, and applicable laws.
Comply with federal and state laws, regulations, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
Follow CVS pharmacy workflow and operational standards.
Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring medications, handling vials and bottles, and labeling prescriptions.
Resolve third-party rejections and complete manual claim forms.
Perform prescription pick-up procedures according to CVS policies and procedures.
Access, enter, and retrieve necessary information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment using appropriate reports and procedures, and assist with putting away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Deliver additional health care services as allowed by state regulations, individual 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.
Offer counseling and direct customers to a pharmacist when necessary; handle medical questions when appropriate and interact with healthcare professionals to support optimal care.
When applicable, obtain relevant customer medical-history information to support appropriate medical advice, 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 strengths and address development needs.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, and lead or support implementation of goals to improve pharmacy growth and performance.
Adapt plans to changing needs in a community healthcare setting and collaborate to improve outcomes.
Promote a caring, energetic, enthusiastic, and prideful 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.
Support scheduling activities based on business needs and workflow.
Coordinate or implement training and development for pharmacy support staff and complete required training programs.