Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Ardmore, OK

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About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a foreign pharmacy graduate from a non-US-accredited school who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to apply to complete required US internship hours. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern supports a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and delivers patient care while developing the knowledge and skills needed for pharmacist licensure. The mixed-modality learning plan includes a curated learning experience and development in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. The internship must be completed within 18 months, and required pharmacist licensure exams and processes must be completed within 120 days after the required US internship hours are finished. The intern performs pharmacy operations excluding final prescription verification, supports customer service and patient-care programs, and helps manage workflow, inventory, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. The position also involves supporting the pharmacy manager and Pharmacy Support Staff, completing required training, and contributing to a caring, collaborative team culture. The role requires an active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located and pharmacist licensure in the state of employment within 120 days after completing US internship hours.

Requirements

Foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL before applying to the role.
Hold an 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 US internship hours.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Demonstrated 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.
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.
Required education includes a high school diploma or GED and a doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy.
Required related work experience: 0 to 3 years.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Once state regulations are met, willingness and ability to immunize as an essential pharmacist function.
Preferred related work experience: 3 to 5 years.

Responsibilities

Greet pharmacy and front-store customers courteously in-store and at the drive-thru; respond to questions and concerns, answer telephone calls, and seek help or solutions when needed.
Perform approved register transactions, bag merchandise, and look for ways to make customers’ experiences easier and more personal.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality under HIPAA and company standards, comply with applicable laws and regulations, and follow CVS policies and standard operating procedures.
Process prescriptions by translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, handling vials and bottles, and labeling prescriptions.
Resolve third-party rejections, complete manual claim forms, and perform prescription pick-up procedures according to policy.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the pharmacy workstation; maintain inventory and replenishment according to pharmacy procedures and reports.
Assist with putting away drug orders, except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Provide additional health care services when permitted by state regulation, individual certification, and pharmacy leadership direction, 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 under direct pharmacist supervision and refer customers to the pharmacist when appropriate.
Communicate with healthcare professionals and, when applicable, obtain relevant medical-history information to support appropriate care.
Support pharmacy leadership in motivating and developing Pharmacy Support Staff, coordinating their training, and balancing assignments to use strengths and address development needs.
Identify business opportunities and solutions to improve pharmacy growth and performance, and lead or support the team in meeting specified goals.
Communicate with field management and corporate as needed; attend required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional pharmacy department and support scheduling activities based on business needs and workflow.
Recognize colleagues and celebrate success; complete all required training programs.
Adapt to change, collaborate with others, and contribute to a team culture of care, energy, enthusiasm, and pride.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete additional duties assigned by a supervisor or manager.