Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Waco, TX

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About The Position

As a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate, the International Pharmacy Intern completes required US internship hours under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist. The role uses a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experiences to build on the graduate’s pharmacy education and develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. The intern must complete the internship within 18 months and is expected to complete and pass required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing the required US internship hours. The intern contributes to a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and provides patient care while supporting pharmacy operations. Duties include customer service, prescription processing, inventory and workflow management, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and participation in patient care programs. The role excludes final prescription verification and is performed under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist. This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

Foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Successfully pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply for the role.
Active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing US internship hours.
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 additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.
Ability to complete required training and obtain required licensure within applicable guidelines.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount of force regularly to move objects, including overhead lifting.
Required education: High School Diploma or GED and a Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize; once state regulations are met, Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduates are expected to immunize as this is an essential pharmacist function.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Three to five years of prior relevant work experience is preferred; zero to three years is listed as required.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous, professional customer service in the store and at the drive-through, respond to questions, answer telephone calls, and seek solutions to maximize customer satisfaction.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, company standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
Comply with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations and CVS policies and standard operating procedures.
Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, handling vials and bottles, and labeling prescriptions; final prescription verification is excluded.
Resolve third-party rejections, complete manual claim forms, and perform prescription pick-up procedures according to policy.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment according to pharmacy policies and procedures, and assist with putting away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Provide additional health care services as allowed by state regulation, individual 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 necessary; field medical questions when appropriate and communicate with health care professionals to support optimal care.
When applicable, solicit customer medical-history information to provide appropriate medical advice.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, developing, and coordinating the Pharmacy Support Staff, including coordinating or implementing staff training and development.
Identify business opportunities and solutions to improve pharmacy growth and performance, and help lead the team toward specified goals.
Support scheduling activities according to business needs and the workflow model.
Communicate with Field Management and Corporate 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 success, complete required training, and adapt to changes in the community healthcare setting.
Promote a caring, energetic, enthusiastic, and proud team culture and support patient-care programs.