Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Jamestown, NC

15d•$30 - $42

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to complete required US internship hours. Under the direction of a preceptor, the intern follows a mixed-modality learning plan to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for a Pharmacist role. The required internship must be completed within 18 months, and the candidate must be prepared to complete and pass required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing the internship hours. Through hands-on experience, training, Key Learning Experiences, and time with district leaders, the intern develops knowledge of pharmacy practice and patient care, business acumen, and leadership skills. The role supports pharmacy operations and helps ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately while providing caring service. The intern learns to follow Standard Operating Procedures and best practices, communicate effectively, demonstrate empathy, and contribute to a safe and inclusive culture. The position operates under applicable laws and the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist where required. Depending on state regulations, duties may include supporting immunizations after completing additional licensure and training requirements. The role requires flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs, including voluntary travel to other stores in the market.

Requirements

Be a graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning CVS's US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Hold FPGEC certification.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing US internship hours.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months; failure to meet the internship or licensure requirements will result in separation of employment.
Possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Be able to concentrate on tasks, shift quickly between tasks, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Provide friendly customer service, recognize patients' reactions, and respond appropriately.
Use verbal and written communication effectively with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
Use mathematical reasoning to calculate quantities, days' supply, and the number of bottles needed to fill prescriptions.
Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and mobility for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, stretching, stooping, and repetitive finger and hand movements; controlling precision when adjusting machines; and close visual acuity for tasks such as reading and transcribing.
Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
Clearly convey detailed spoken instructions and receive detailed information through oral communication.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
Ability to become immunization certified; once state regulations are met, graduates should strive to provide patient immunizations.
Ability to work in the home store and at other locations across the market to meet business needs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Follow company Standard Operating Procedures at each workstation to help pharmacists and technicians manage and improve patient health.
Follow pharmacy workflow procedures in production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
Create positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care, serving patients in person and by phone, offering immunizations and other services where appropriate, and resolving or escalating patient concerns.
Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and solicit patient medical history when appropriate under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and contact prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes where permitted by state regulations.
Provide in-the-moment coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members and share best practices.
Complete basic inventory activities as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
Contribute to a high-performing team, remain receptive to feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs and voluntarily travel to stores in the market to work shifts as needed.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, and voluntarily staff offsite clinics where allowed by law and supported by required training and certification.
Where permissible, complete additional licensure and training to obtain Technician Immunizer status and support vaccine preparation and administration.
Where supporting immunizations, educate patients about vaccines, refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty, monitor and respond to adverse reactions, report adverse events as required, and collect, track, and document patient information.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.