Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Chatham, NJ

2d•$30 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern is a non-US-accredited foreign pharmacy graduate who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to apply to complete required US internship hours. The role builds on prior pharmacist education through a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experiences. Interns must successfully complete their internship within 18 months and are expected to complete and pass required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing the required US internship hours. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern helps maintain a safe and effective retail pharmacy and delivers patient care. The role includes customer service, pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, inventory and workflow management, quality assurance, and support for patient care programs. The intern also supports the pharmacy manager and team through training, development, scheduling, and operational activities. Duties are performed within applicable laws, regulations, CVS policies, and the intern’s state-authorized scope of practice. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a PharmD or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy, and an active pharmacy intern license in the state where the district is located. Candidates must obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing US internship hours. The role requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and the ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently. This is a full-time position with a typical pay range of $30.00–$42.00. The benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on 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 from 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 to be eligible to apply for the role.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days after completing US internship hours.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months; failure to do so or to obtain pharmacist licensure as prescribed may result 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.
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Ability to complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager and complete required training and 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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Once state regulations are met, willingness and ability to immunize, as immunization is an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service by greeting customers in-store and at the drive-through, answering questions and telephone calls, resolving concerns, and helping create personalized customer experiences.
Perform approved register transactions, including cash, check, and charge transactions, and bag merchandise.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality, including confidential drug information, and comply with HIPAA, federal and state laws, and CVS policies and standard operating procedures.
Meet state and federal licensure requirements within the applicable timeframe.
Follow CVS pharmacy workflow and process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring medications, handling vials and bottles, and labeling prescriptions.
Resolve third-party rejections and complete manual claim forms.
Perform prescription pick-up procedures in accordance with CVS policies and procedures.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment by following inventory management procedures and using appropriate reports; assist with putting away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Deliver additional health care services as allowed 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 medications, reviewing prescriptions, and monitoring compliance.
Offer counseling and refer customers to the pharmacist when needed; field medical questions when appropriate and communicate with health care professionals to support optimal care.
When applicable, obtain information about a customer’s medical history to provide appropriate medical advice, and practice and develop pharmacist duties as permitted by law.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating and developing pharmacy support staff, balancing assignments, and addressing development needs and knowledge gaps.
Identify business opportunities and solutions to improve pharmacy growth and performance, and help the team achieve specified goals.
Adapt to change, collaborate with others, promote a caring and energetic team culture, and contribute to improved patient outcomes.
Communicate with field management and corporate 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 successes, and complete required training programs.