Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Huntsville, TX

2d•$30 - $42

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to apply to complete required US pharmacy internship hours. The intern completes a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experience to build on their pharmacy education and develop knowledge and skills in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. The internship must be completed within 18 months. The intern is expected to complete and pass all required pharmacist licensure exams and processes 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 environment and deliver patient care. Work includes customer service, pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, inventory and workflow management, quality assurance, and support for patient care programs. The role excludes final prescription verification. Duties and permitted services are subject to applicable law, state regulations, certification, and direction from pharmacy leadership. The role also supports pharmacy leadership and staff development, helps identify opportunities to improve pharmacy performance, and contributes to a collaborative, caring team culture. The position requires an active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located. The colleague must obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing US intern hours; failure to complete the internship within 18 months or obtain licensure as prescribed results in removal from the role and separation of employment.

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 to the role.
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.
Required related work experience: 0 to 3 years.
Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Ability to 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 a negligible amount regularly, including overhead lifting.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
Preferred related work experience: 3 to 5 years.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
After state regulations are met, willingness and ability to immunize, described as an essential pharmacist function.
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.

Responsibilities

Greet customers courteously in-store and at the drive-through, answer questions, respond to telephone calls, and seek solutions that support customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions, bag merchandise, and create personalized customer interactions.
Maintain customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and company standards, and comply with federal and state laws, regulations, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
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 according to company policies and procedures.
Access, input, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment according to inventory management policies and reports, and assist with putting away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Provide additional healthcare services when 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 in dispensing drugs, reviewing prescriptions, and monitoring compliance.
Offer counseling and direct customers to the pharmacist when needed; field medical questions when appropriate and interact with healthcare professionals to support patient care.
When applicable, solicit medical history information to support appropriate advice, and practice and develop pharmacist duties as permitted by law.
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 according to business and workflow needs.
Coordinate or implement training and development for pharmacy support staff, recognize colleagues, celebrate success, and complete required training.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing pharmacy support staff and balancing assignments to use strengths and address development needs.
Identify business opportunities and solutions to improve pharmacy growth and performance, and help lead the team toward specified goals.
Adapt plans to a changing community healthcare environment, collaborate with others, and promote a caring, energetic, and enthusiastic team culture.