Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Carbondale, PA

About The Position

As a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate, the International Pharmacy Intern completes required U.S. internship hours under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. After successfully passing the FPGEE and TOEFL, eligible graduates may apply to complete a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experience that builds on their pharmacy education. The internship must be completed within 18 months. Interns develop skills in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and are expected to complete and pass required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing their U.S. internship hours. The role supports a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and exceptional patient care. Work includes customer service, prescription processing and pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, inventory and workflow management, and support for patient care programs. Interns may perform pharmacist duties only as permitted by law and under the required supervision; final prescription verification is excluded. The role also involves supporting and developing pharmacy support staff, participating in store operations, and completing required training. Failure to complete the required internship hours within 18 months or obtain pharmacist licensure within the prescribed timeframe results in removal from the role and separation of employment.

Requirements

Foreign graduate of a non-U.S.-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS training program.
Successfully pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply for the role.
High school diploma or GED and a 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.
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.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force regularly, including overhead lifting.
Prior related work experience: 0–3 years required; 3–5 years preferred.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Once state regulations are met, willingness and ability to immunize as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Greet and assist pharmacy and front-store customers courteously, answer questions and telephone calls, and seek solutions that improve customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions and create personalized, helpful customer interactions.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality, comply with HIPAA, federal and state laws and regulations, and follow CVS policies and standard operating procedures.
Process prescriptions, including interpreting SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, preparing and labeling prescriptions, and resolving third-party rejections and manual claims.
Complete prescription pick-up procedures and access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment according to pharmacy policies, and put away drug orders as permitted by law, excluding CII drugs.
Provide additional health care services as allowed by state regulation, individual certification, and pharmacy leadership, such as point-of-care testing and immunization preparation or delivery.
Support the supervising pharmacist with dispensing, prescription review, and compliance monitoring; offer counseling and refer patients to the pharmacist when needed.
Communicate with patients and healthcare professionals, gather medical history when applicable, and provide appropriate support under pharmacist supervision.
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 based on business needs and workflow.
Coordinate or implement training and development for pharmacy support staff, recognize colleagues’ contributions, and complete required training programs.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating and developing pharmacy support staff, balancing assignments, and addressing development needs.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement improvements, adapt to changes, collaborate with others, and align colleagues around team goals.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete additional duties as directed by a supervisor or manager.
Obtain required licensure within the specified timeframe and meet state and federal licensure requirements.
Immunize once state regulations are met, as expected of Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduates.