Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Louisville, KY

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern is a non-US-accredited foreign pharmacy graduate completing required U.S. internship hours under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. After passing the FPGEE and TOEFL, eligible candidates may apply to complete a mixed-modality learning plan that builds on their pharmacy education and develops their knowledge, skills, and abilities. The internship must be completed within 18 months. After completing the required U.S. internship hours, the intern is expected to complete and pass the required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days. The role supports a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and delivers patient care while developing skills in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. Work includes customer service, pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, inventory and workflow management, and patient-care programs. The intern performs pharmacy duties under pharmacist supervision and does not perform final prescription verification. Failure to complete the internship hours within 18 months or obtain pharmacist licensure within the prescribed timeframe results in removal from the role and separation of employment. This position requires a high school diploma or GED, a PharmD or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited pharmacy school, and an active pharmacy intern license in the state where the district is located. The typical required related experience is 0–3 years; 3–5 years is preferred. The listed pay range is $30.00–$42.00. This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Requirements

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 for the role.
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.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days after completing required U.S. internship 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 moving objects overhead.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of related work experience is preferred; the stated typical required experience range is 0–3 years.
Eligibility to immunize.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Greet pharmacy and front-store customers courteously in-store and at the drive-through, respond to questions and concerns, answer telephone calls professionally, and help resolve issues to maximize customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions, bag merchandise, and seek opportunities to create personalized customer experiences.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, company standards, and applicable laws and policies.
Comply with federal and state 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 rejections, complete manual claim forms, and carry out prescription pick-up procedures according to policy.
Access, enter, and retrieve required information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment according to pharmacy procedures, and assist with putting away drug orders as permitted by law, excluding CII drugs.
Provide additional health care services as permitted by state regulation, certification, and pharmacy leadership, including point-of-care or swab-and-send testing and immunization preparation or delivery when applicable.
Support the supervising pharmacist with dispensing, prescription review, and compliance monitoring.
Offer counseling and direct customers to the pharmacist when appropriate; address medical questions within scope and communicate with health care professionals to support optimal care.
When applicable, obtain relevant medical history to support appropriate medical advice.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, developing, and assigning work to pharmacy support staff; coordinate or implement staff training and development.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement improvements, and work with the team toward pharmacy goals.
Adapt plans to a changing community health care setting, collaborate with others, and align colleagues around the organization’s purpose.
Communicate with field management and corporate colleagues as needed, and participate in required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department and support scheduling activities according to business needs and workflow.
Recognize colleagues and celebrate successes; complete all required training programs.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete additional tasks assigned by a supervisor or manager.
After state regulations are met, immunize as expected for this role.