Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•De Pere, WI

26d•$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. The intern completes required US internship hours through a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experience that builds on prior pharmacy education. The internship must be completed within 18 months. Within 120 days after completing the required internship hours, the colleague is expected to complete and pass the required pharmacist licensure exams and processes and obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based. Failure to meet these requirements results in removal from the role and separation of employment. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern helps maintain a safe, effective retail pharmacy and deliver patient care. The role develops skills in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. Duties include customer service, pharmacy operations, prescription processing and pickup, inventory management, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, workflow management excluding final prescription verification, and supporting the supervising pharmacist. Counseling and other pharmacist duties are performed under direct supervision and as allowed by law and state regulations. The intern also supports pharmacy leadership and staff development, helps coordinate training and scheduling, participates in operational meetings, and contributes to a caring, energetic, and effective team culture. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and the ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force regularly, including overhead lifting. This is a full-time position with a typical pay range of $30.00 to $42.00. It is 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

Foreign graduate from a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Successful completion of the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply.
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.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days after completing those 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 required training and obtain required licensure within applicable guidelines.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force regularly to move objects, including overhead lifting.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
Three to five years of prior relevant work experience is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
After state regulations are met, willingness and ability to immunize, as immunization is an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Greet customers courteously in the store and at the drive-through, answer questions and telephone calls, and help resolve concerns to maximize customer satisfaction.
Engage with customers to create personalized experiences and remove obstacles where possible.
Perform approved register transactions, including cash, check, and charge transactions, and bag merchandise.
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.
Follow CVS pharmacy workflow 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 pickup procedures in accordance with CVS policies and procedures.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment according to inventory management policies and reports, and help put away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Deliver additional healthcare services as permitted 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 direct pharmacist supervision, offer counseling and direct customers to the pharmacist when needed, handle appropriate medical questions, communicate with healthcare professionals, and solicit medical history when applicable to support appropriate advice.
Practice and develop pharmacist duties according to law.
Communicate with field management and corporate as needed and participate in required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional pharmacy department in accordance with CVS standards.
Support scheduling activities based on business needs and workflow.
Coordinate or implement training and development for Pharmacy Support Staff, recognize colleagues, and celebrate success.
Complete required training programs and other tasks directed by a supervisor or manager.
Support the Pharmacy Manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing Pharmacy Support Staff by balancing assignments and addressing development opportunities and knowledge gaps.
Identify business opportunities and solutions to improve pharmacy growth and performance, and help lead the team toward specified goals.
Adapt to change, collaborate with others, seek better outcomes, and help align colleagues around the organization’s purpose and values.