Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Fairfax Station, VA

6d•$33 - $42

About The Position

CVS Health is hiring a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate to complete required US pharmacy internship hours under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist. Eligible applicants must have passed the FPGEE and TOEFL before applying. The role combines curated learning with practical pharmacy work to build on the colleague’s pharmacy education and develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. The internship must be completed within 18 months. The colleague is expected to complete required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing the required US internship hours. The intern helps maintain a safe and effective retail pharmacy and deliver patient care across patient safety, professional practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management. Duties are performed under pharmacist supervision and exclude final prescription verification. The position also supports patient care programs, pharmacy operations, staff development, and business goals while demonstrating empathy, adapting to change, collaborating, and contributing to a supportive team culture. This is a full-time position. The stated typical pay range is $32.50–$42.00. Eligible colleagues may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent Pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy.
Active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
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.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing US internship hours; failure to complete internship hours within 18 months or obtain licensure as prescribed results in removal from the role and separation of employment.
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.
Ability to complete required training and obtain required licensure, if applicable, within guidelines.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount regularly to move objects, including overhead lifting.
Required related work experience: 0 to 3 years.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
Three to five years of related work experience preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Once state regulations are met, immunization is expected as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Greet customers courteously in the store and at the drive-through, answer questions and telephone calls, assist with concerns, and seek ways to improve customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions, bag merchandise, and create personalized customer interactions.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and company standards; comply with applicable laws, regulations, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
Follow pharmacy workflow and process prescriptions, including 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, input, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment according to applicable policies and reports, and assist with putting away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Provide additional health care services as allowed by state regulation and individual certification, as directed by pharmacy leadership, including point-of-care or swab-and-send testing and immunization preparation or delivery.
Support the supervising pharmacist with dispensing, prescription review, and compliance monitoring.
Offer counseling and refer customers to the pharmacist when appropriate; field medical questions when appropriate and communicate with healthcare professionals to support patient care.
When applicable, solicit relevant medical-history information and develop pharmacist duties in accordance with law.
Support the Pharmacy Manager in motivating and developing Pharmacy Support Staff, including balancing assignments and addressing development opportunities and knowledge gaps.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement them, and lead the team toward specified goals and improved performance.
Adapt plans to a changing community healthcare setting, collaborate, align colleagues around CVS Health’s purpose, and foster a caring and enthusiastic team culture.
Communicate with field management and corporate teams as needed and participate in required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department and support scheduling according to business needs and workflow.
Coordinate or implement training and development for Pharmacy Support Staff, recognize colleagues, celebrate success, and complete required training programs.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.