Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Oroville, CA

2d•$33 - $42

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern is a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to complete required U.S. internship hours. The role provides a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experience building on the graduate’s pharmacy education. Interns must complete the internship within 18 months and are expected to complete and pass required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after completing the required U.S. internship hours. Failure to complete these requirements may result in removal from the role and separation of employment. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern supports a safe, effective retail pharmacy environment and delivers patient care. Responsibilities span patient safety, professional pharmacy practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification. The role also supports patient care programs, pharmacy operations, team development, and leadership activities while developing knowledge and skills in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. The position requires a non-U.S.-accredited pharmacy degree, a high school diploma or GED, and an active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located. Pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based must be obtained within 120 days of completing U.S. intern hours. The role requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and may involve lifting and exerting force to move objects. The position is full-time, with a typical pay range of $32.50 to $42.00. It is eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Requirements

Foreign graduate from a non-U.S.-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-U.S.-accredited school of pharmacy.
High school diploma or GED.
Active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL before eligibility to apply for the role.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing required U.S. intern hours.
Complete required U.S. internship hours within 18 months.
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, and 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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Once state regulations are met, willingness and ability to immunize, described as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service in the store and at the drive-through, answer questions and telephone calls, complete approved register transactions, and seek ways to improve customers’ experiences.
Maintain customer and patient confidentiality under HIPAA and company standards, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, handling and labeling containers, and resolving third-party rejections or completing manual claim forms.
Perform prescription pick-up procedures and use the workstation to access, enter, and retrieve information.
Maintain inventory and replenishment according to policy, and assist with putting away drug orders as permitted by law, excluding CII drugs.
Deliver additional health care services as allowed by state regulations, certifications, and pharmacy leadership, including point-of-care or swab-and-send testing and immunization-related services.
Support the supervising pharmacist in dispensing drugs, reviewing prescriptions, and monitoring compliance; offer counseling and direct customers to the pharmacist when appropriate.
Interact with healthcare professionals and, when applicable, gather medical history to support appropriate care; develop pharmacist duties according to law.
Support patient care programs and help drive healthy outcomes and pharmacy performance.
Support the Pharmacy Manager in motivating, developing, and assigning work to Pharmacy Support Staff; coordinate or implement staff training and development.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement goals, adapt to change, and collaborate to improve 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 and workflow needs.
Recognize colleagues and celebrate success, and complete all required training programs.