Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Albany, OR

15d•$30 - $42

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern is a US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate who has graduated from a non-US-accredited pharmacy school and is preparing for a Pharmacist role. After passing the FPGEE and TOEFL, the graduate is eligible to complete required US internship hours and apply pharmacy-school learning in real-world practice. Under a preceptor’s direction, the intern follows a mixed-modality learning plan, completes required internship hours within 18 months, and is expected to complete and pass required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after finishing those 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 intern supports pharmacy operations and the pharmacy team to help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately and that patients receive caring service. Work includes following standard operating procedures, supporting workflow across pharmacy workstations, communicating effectively, and contributing to a safe and inclusive culture. The position may include supporting immunizations where permitted by law and after completing required state licensure and training requirements. The role requires regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, flexibility to travel to other stores in the market as business needs require, and the ability to complete required training within designated timeframes. Failure to complete required internship hours within 18 months or obtain pharmacist licensure as prescribed will result in separation of employment.

Requirements

Graduate from a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program at CVS.
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 do so, or to obtain pharmacist licensure as prescribed, results in separation of employment.
Possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
Ability to concentrate on tasks, shift quickly between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
Ability to provide friendly customer service, understand patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate response.
Ability to remain upright and mobile for extended periods and perform the listed physical tasks, including occasionally lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds and frequently lifting or exerting up to 10 pounds.
Ability to accurately convey and receive detailed information through spoken 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 across the market at other locations to meet business needs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Follow company standard operating procedures at each workstation to support pharmacists and technicians in managing and improving 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 through empathetic, personalized service in person and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient problems.
Offer counseling, respond to medical questions, and solicit patient medical history when appropriate and under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and contact prescribers to clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes where allowed by state regulation.
Provide in-the-moment coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members while sharing 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.
Seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge, contribute to a high-performing team, embrace a growth mindset, and be receptive to feedback.
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe and inclusive team dynamic, and travel voluntarily to other stores in the market for shifts as needed.
Comply with applicable 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, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics, where allowed by law and supported by required training and certification.
Where permissible, complete required licensure and training to obtain Technician Immunizer status and support vaccine preparation and administration.
Educate patients about the importance of vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty.
Monitor for and respond to adverse reactions and report events as required by public health requirements.
Review and collect patient information and track and document information for each applicable patient.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within designated timeframes.
Perform physical tasks including standing and remaining mobile for extended periods, lifting, scanning and bagging items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and visually inspecting prescription-related information.
Perform other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.