Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Charleston, SC

23d

About The Position

As a US Accredited Foreign Graduate, the International Pharmacy Intern completes a rigorous, mixed-modality learning experience that builds on Doctor of Pharmacy education and develops knowledge and skills in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. The program prepares interns to complete and pass required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days of employment. Interns work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and help maintain a safe, effective retail pharmacy environment while delivering patient care and supporting pharmacy operations. Duties include customer service, prescription processing, inventory and workflow management, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and supporting patient care programs. The role excludes final prescription verification. Interns support the pharmacy manager and pharmacy support staff, contribute to team development and business goals, adapt to a dynamic community healthcare setting, and help deliver caring, personalized service. They must obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of starting employment; failure to do so results in repayment of any relocation package and separation of employment.

Requirements

Foreign graduate of a US fully accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Health US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from a US-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 employment.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to demonstrate results orientation, colleague engagement, active listening, customer and community engagement, understanding of consumer behavior, negotiation and conflict resolution, patient counseling, emotional intelligence, time management, and digital literacy.
Ability to complete required training and obtain required licensure within established guidelines.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force regularly, including overhead lifting.
Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
Three to five years of prior relevant work experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
After meeting state regulatory requirements, strive to provide patient immunizations.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous, professional customer service in the pharmacy, front store, and drive-through; answer questions and telephone calls, resolve concerns, and seek assistance as needed.
Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, federal and state laws and regulations, and CVS policies and standard operating procedures.
Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring medications, labeling prescriptions, resolving third-party rejections, and completing manual claim forms.
Perform prescription pickup procedures and use pharmacy workstations to access, enter, and retrieve required information.
Follow inventory procedures, maintain stock and replenishment, and assist with putting away drug orders as permitted by law, excluding CII orders.
Support the supervising pharmacist with dispensing, prescription review, compliance monitoring, counseling referrals, and other pharmacy duties under direct supervision; do not perform final prescription verification.
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.
Offer counseling and refer customers to the pharmacist when needed; handle medical questions when appropriate and communicate with healthcare professionals to support patient care.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, developing, and scheduling pharmacy support staff; coordinate or implement staff training and development.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement pharmacy goals, and adapt plans to changing conditions.
Communicate with field management and corporate teams as needed and participate in required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department according to CVS standards.
Recognize colleagues and celebrate successes, complete required training, and maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.