Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Granger, IN

12d•$30 - $42

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a foreign pharmacy graduate from a non-US-accredited school who has successfully passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to apply. The intern completes required US internship hours through a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experience that builds on prior pharmacy education. The internship must be completed within 18 months. Within 120 days after completing the required US internship hours, the colleague is expected to complete the required pharmacist licensure exams and processes and obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based. Failure to meet these timelines results in removal from the role and separation of employment. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern helps maintain a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and delivers patient care. The role covers patient safety, professional pharmacy practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification. The intern supports patient-care programs and develops skills in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. Responsibilities also include assisting customers in the pharmacy and front store, processing prescriptions and claims, supporting inventory and pharmacy workflow, and providing additional health services as permitted by state regulations, certification, and pharmacy leadership. Counseling and related pharmacy duties are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role also supports pharmacy leadership and staff development, training, scheduling, meetings, and a clean, organized pharmacy department.

Requirements

Foreign graduate from 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.
Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy.
High school diploma or GED.
Active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the role is based within 120 days after completing those 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 required training and obtain required licensure within guidelines.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount regularly, including overhead lifting.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
Three to five years of prior relevant work experience (preferred).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Once state regulations are met, ability to immunize; immunization is identified as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Greet customers courteously in-store and at the drive-through, answer questions and telephone calls, and seek assistance or solutions to maximize customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions, bag merchandise, and create personalized customer interactions.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and company standards, comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and follow CVS policies and standard operating procedures.
Meet state and federal licensure requirements within the required timeframe.
Follow CVS pharmacy workflow and standards; process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, handling vials and bottles, and labeling prescriptions.
Resolve third-party rejections and complete manual claim forms; perform prescription pickup procedures according to company policy.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment using appropriate reports and procedures, and assist with putting away drug orders, except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Deliver additional healthcare services as permitted 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.
Under a licensed pharmacist’s direct supervision, offer counseling and refer customers to the pharmacist when necessary; field appropriate medical questions and interact with healthcare professionals to support patient care.
When applicable, obtain customer medical-history information to support appropriate medical advice, and practice and develop pharmacist duties according to law.
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 based on business needs and workflow.
Coordinate or implement training and development for Pharmacy Support Staff, recognize colleagues, celebrate success, and complete required training programs.
Support the Pharmacy Manager in motivating and developing Pharmacy Support Staff and balancing assignments to use colleagues’ strengths and address development needs.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement them, and lead the team toward specified goals and improved performance.
Adapt to change, collaborate with others, seek improved outcomes, align colleagues around the company’s purpose, and foster a caring, energetic, enthusiastic team culture.
Attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.
Complete required training and obtain required licensure within established guidelines.
Lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount regularly, including overhead lifting.