Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Hershey, PA

8d•$30 - $42

About The Position

CVS Health’s US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate program gives foreign pharmacy graduates the opportunity to complete required US internship hours and apply their pharmacy-school learning in retail practice under the direction of a preceptor. Participants follow a mixed-modality learning plan, complete hands-on training and Key Learning Experiences, and develop pharmacy practice, patient-care, business, and leadership skills in preparation for a Pharmacist role. Participants must complete their internship within 18 months and are expected to complete and pass the required Pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing their US internship hours. In the pharmacy, they support safe, accurate, and timely prescription fulfillment, patient service, and effective operations while following company procedures, applicable law, professional standards, and ethical principles. Where permitted and appropriately trained, they may also support immunizations and other patient health services. This is a full-time position eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

Graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning CVS’s US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
FPGEC certification.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing US intern hours; failure to complete required intern hours within 18 months or obtain 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.
Ability to concentrate over time, shift quickly between tasks, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Ability to provide friendly assistance, recognize and appropriately respond to patient reactions, and work as part of a team.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with patients and colleagues, including active listening and accurately conveying and receiving detailed information.
Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottles needed to fill a prescription.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, and grasp; perform repetitive finger movements; position items; adjust machines precisely; stoop and bend; and perform close-visual-acuity tasks.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects using negligible force.

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 requirements are met, graduates are expected to strive to provide patient immunizations.
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 help pharmacists and technicians manage and improve patient health.
Follow pharmacy workflow procedures in production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
Create positive patient experiences through empathetic, personalized service in person and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient problems.
Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and solicit 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, embrace a growth mindset, receive feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe and inclusive team dynamic, and travel voluntarily to other stores in the market for shifts as needed.
Comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements related to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics, where legally permitted and supported by required training and certification.
Where permissible, complete licensure and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status and support vaccine preparation and administration.
Where supporting immunizations, educate patients about vaccines, refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty, monitor and respond to adverse reactions, report events as required, and review, collect, track, and document patient information.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe and maintain regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.