Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Sayre, PA

20d•$30 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a foreign pharmacy graduate from a non-US-accredited school who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to complete required US internship hours. The intern follows a mixed-modality learning plan and must complete the internship within 18 months. The role develops knowledge and skills in patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and prepares the intern to complete required pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days after finishing the US internship hours. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern supports a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and delivers care to patients. Responsibilities span patient safety, professional practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification. The intern also supports patient care programs, pharmacy operations, the Pharmacy Manager, and Pharmacy Support Staff while developing pharmacist duties as permitted by law and state regulation.

Requirements

Foreign graduate from a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning CVS's Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Successful completion of the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply for the role.
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.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing US internship hours; complete required US 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 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.
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, ability and willingness to immunize, as this is an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous, professional customer service in the store and at the drive-through, respond to questions, answer telephone calls, and seek help or solutions when needed.
Perform approved register transactions, bag merchandise, and create personalized customer interactions.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and company standards, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, CVS policies, and procedures.
Meet state and federal licensure requirements within the required timeframe.
Follow CVS 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.
Access, input, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment according to policies and reports, and help put away drug orders except CII medications, as permitted by law.
Deliver additional health care services as allowed 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 direct pharmacist supervision, offer counseling and refer customers to the pharmacist when appropriate; field medical questions when appropriate and communicate with health care professionals to support optimal care.
When applicable, solicit medical-history information to support appropriate medical advice, and practice and develop pharmacist duties according to law.
Support the Pharmacy Manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing Pharmacy Support Staff by balancing assignments and addressing development opportunities and knowledge gaps.
Identify business opportunities and solutions to improve pharmacy growth and performance, and help lead the team toward specified goals.
Adapt to change, collaborate with others, promote a team culture, and align colleagues around the company's purpose and goals.
Communicate with Field Management and Corporate as needed and participate in required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional pharmacy department and support scheduling activities 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.