Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Parkersburg, WV

2d•$30 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role at CVS Health is for a foreign pharmacy graduate from a non-US-accredited school who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is completing required US internship hours in preparation for pharmacist licensure. Under a preceptor’s direction, the intern follows a mixed-modality learning plan, applies pharmacy-school learning in practice, and develops clinical, technical, business, and leadership skills. The internship must be completed within 18 months, and the candidate is expected to complete the required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing the US internship hours. The intern supports pharmacy operations and patient care across pharmacy workstations, helping ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately and that patients receive caring service. The role includes following standard operating procedures, supporting patient interactions and prescription workflows, and learning to contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging pharmacy team. Depending on state law and required training, duties may include supporting immunizations and other patient health services. The position requires regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and flexibility to travel to other stores in the market as business needs require.

Requirements

Graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program at CVS.
FPGEC certification.
Pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing US intern hours; required US intern hours must be completed within 18 months.
Possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Ability to concentrate on tasks and quickly shift between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy to support patient safety.
Ability to provide friendly customer service, recognize patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to interact with patients and colleagues, listen actively, and accurately convey and receive detailed instructions.
Ability to use mathematics to solve prescription-related problems, such as calculating quantities and days’ supply.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including remaining upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, bending, stooping, and repetitive finger movements; and lifting or exerting force as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
Ability and willingness to become immunization certified once state regulations are met.
Ability to work in the home store and other locations across the market 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 at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
Create positive patient experiences by demonstrating empathy and genuine care, serving patients in person and by phone, offering immunizations and other services where appropriate, and resolving or escalating patient concerns.
Offer counseling, answer medical questions, and obtain 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 feedback and opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge, contribute to a high-performing team, and embrace a growth mindset.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to stores in the market to work shifts as needed.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local 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 services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, and voluntarily staff offsite clinics where permitted and supported by required training and certification.
Where permissible, complete the licensure and training requirements for 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, report events as required, and collect, track, and document applicable patient information.
Meet regular and predictable attendance requirements, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Perform physical and communication tasks required for pharmacy work, including handling items, using fingers repetitively, reaching, bending, maintaining visual attention, and accurately conveying and receiving spoken instructions.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.