Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Randolph, NJ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health’s US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduates support retail pharmacy teams while completing required US internship hours and developing the knowledge and skills needed for a future Pharmacist role. After passing the FPGEE and TOEFL, graduates apply their pharmacy-school learning in practice through a mixed-modality learning plan under the direction of a preceptor. The internship must be completed within 18 months, and required pharmacist licensure exams and processes must be completed within 120 days after the required internship hours are finished.

Through hands-on experience, training, Key Learning Experiences, and time with district leaders, interns participate in pharmacy practice and patient-care scenarios, build business acumen, and develop leadership skills. They assist with pharmacy operations and prescription fulfillment, provide caring service, and learn to follow Standard Operating Procedures, best practices, and effective communication practices. They are expected to help foster a safe, inclusive environment in interactions with patients and colleagues.

Where permitted by law and supported by required training and certification, the intern may also provide additional patient health services, including immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics. Where permissible, the role may include completing requirements for Technician Immunizer status and supporting vaccine preparation and administration under applicable state regulations.

The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and flexibility to travel to other stores in the market as business needs require. Failure to complete required internship hours within 18 months or obtain pharmacist licensure as prescribed will result in separation of employment.

Requirements

• Be a graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
• Have FPGEC certification.
• Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing required US intern hours.
• Possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
• Complete required US internship hours within 18 months and meet pharmacist licensure requirements as prescribed.
• Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Concentrate on tasks over time and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Confirm prescription information and label accuracy to support patient safety.
• Provide friendly assistance, recognize patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Use and understand verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues, and apply active listening.
• Use mathematical reasoning to calculate quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the physical demands described in the posting, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, close visual work, and lifting or exerting force as specified.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
• Ability to become immunization certified once state regulations are met.
• Ability to work in the home store and across the market at other locations to meet business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Follow company Standard Operating Procedures at each workstation to support pharmacists and technicians in managing and improving patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Create positive patient experiences by showing empathy and care, assisting patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone, offering services, and resolving or escalating problems.
• Offer counseling, address medical questions, and obtain patient medical-history information 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 tasks 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, seek feedback, and develop clinical and technical knowledge to better assist patients.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, including traveling to other stores in the market to work shifts when needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements related to 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 and after completing applicable licensure and training requirements, support vaccine preparation and administration as a Technician Immunizer; educate patients about vaccines, refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty, monitor and respond to adverse reactions, report adverse events, and collect and document patient information.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform physical and communication tasks required for pharmacy work, including handling items, maintaining visual focus, conveying detailed information, and responding to patients and colleagues.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources to support colleagues’ and families’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed