Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Tyler, TX

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About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern is a non-US-accredited foreign pharmacy graduate completing required US internship hours under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. After passing the FPGEE and TOEFL, eligible graduates may apply to the role. The intern follows a mixed-modality learning plan and applies pharmacy knowledge and skills while developing competence in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. The required internship must be completed within 18 months, and pharmacist licensure exams and processes must be completed and passed within 120 days after the required US internship hours are completed. The role supports a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and exceptional patient care. It includes customer service, prescription processing, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, inventory and workflow management, and participation in patient care programs. Prescription workflow excludes final prescription verification. The intern supports the supervising pharmacist and pharmacy manager, develops pharmacy support staff, and helps implement solutions that improve pharmacy performance and patient outcomes. The position requires a non-US-accredited pharmacy degree, an active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located, and pharmacist licensure in the position’s state within 120 days of completing US internship hours. Failure to complete internship hours within 18 months or obtain licensure as prescribed results in removal from the role and separation of employment. The role requires predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, completion of required training and licensure, and the ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently. The typical pay range is $32.50–$42.00. This full-time position is eligible for benefits, subject to eligibility, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources.

Requirements

Foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS training program.
High school diploma or GED and a doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited pharmacy school.
Active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL before becoming eligible to apply to the role.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing required US internship hours.
Complete required US 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.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager, 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 moving objects overhead.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Three to five years of related work experience is preferred; the stated required experience range is zero to three years.
Once state regulations are met, ability and willingness to immunize, an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Greet customers courteously and professionally in-store and at the drive-through, assist pharmacy and front-store customers, answer telephones, and work with others to resolve concerns and maximize satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions, bag merchandise, and seek opportunities to create personalized customer experiences.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and company standards, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
Meet state and federal licensure requirements within the required timeframe.
Process prescriptions, including interpreting SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, handling vials and bottles, and labeling prescriptions; do not perform final prescription verification.
Resolve third-party claim rejections, complete manual claim forms, and perform prescription pick-up procedures according to policy.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation; maintain inventory and replenishment according to pharmacy procedures; and put away drug orders as permitted by law, excluding CII drugs.
Provide additional health services as permitted by state regulation, certification, and pharmacy leadership, including point-of-care or swab-and-send testing and immunization preparation or delivery.
Support the supervising pharmacist with dispensing, prescription review, and compliance monitoring.
Offer counseling and refer customers to the pharmacist when necessary; handle appropriate medical questions, communicate with health professionals, and, when applicable, obtain relevant medical history to support appropriate advice.
Support pharmacy leadership and staff development, including balancing assignments, coordinating or implementing training, and supporting scheduling based on business needs and workflow.
Communicate with field management and corporate as needed, attend required store operational meetings, and complete required training programs.
Help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department and recognize colleagues and celebrate successes.
Adopt and manage patient care programs; identify business opportunities and solutions, support goals and performance improvement, adapt to change, collaborate, and help foster a caring and energetic team culture.