Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health • Cottage Grove, MN

4d • $30 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

The US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate role at CVS Health gives graduates of non-US-accredited pharmacy schools the opportunity to complete required US internship hours and apply pharmacy-school learning in real-world practice while preparing for a Pharmacist role. After passing the FPGEE and TOEFL and meeting certification requirements, the intern follows a mixed-modality learning plan under the direction of a preceptor, with hands-on training, Key Learning Experiences, and time with district leaders. The internship must be completed within 18 months, and required pharmacist licensure exams and processes must be completed within 120 days after the required internship hours are finished.

The role supports pharmacy operations and patient care, including safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, patient service, workflow, inventory activities, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies. Interns develop pharmacy practice, business acumen, and leadership skills while learning to work effectively with pharmacy colleagues and contribute to a safe, inclusive team culture. Where permitted and after meeting applicable training and certification requirements, the intern may support immunizations and other patient health care services.

Requirements

• Graduated from a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
• FPGEC certification.
• Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days after completing US internship hours; failure to complete internship hours within 18 months or obtain licensure as prescribed results in separation of employment.
• Possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
• Successfully pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to complete required US internship hours.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, switch between tasks quickly, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Ability to provide friendly assistance, recognize patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Ability to use verbal and written communication and active listening with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to use math to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate response.
• Physical ability to remain upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive finger movements; adjust machines precisely; and perform close-visual-acuity tasks.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently exert negligible force to move objects.
• Ability to accurately express and exchange ideas verbally and receive detailed information through oral communication.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service.
• Ability to become immunization certified and strive to provide patient immunizations once state regulations are met.
• Ability to work in the home store and across the market at other locations to meet business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Follow company Standard Operating Procedures at pharmacy workstations to support pharmacists and technicians in managing and improving patient health.
• Follow workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to ensure safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Provide empathetic, personalized patient service at pick-up, drive-thru, and by phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Offer counseling, respond to medical questions, and collect 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 and share 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.
• Contribute to a high-performing team, accept feedback, maintain a growth mindset, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs and travel voluntarily to other stores in the market for shifts when needed.
• Comply with relevant laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, and patient privacy and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and voluntary staffing at offsite clinics, where legally permitted and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permissible, complete additional licensure and training to obtain 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 and respond to adverse reactions and report adverse events as required by public health requirements.
• Review and collect patient information, and track and document information for each applicable patient.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Use attention, focus, communication, mathematical reasoning, customer-service, and problem-resolution skills to meet patient and business needs and help ensure prescription accuracy.
• Perform the physical tasks required for pharmacy work, including standing or remaining upright, lifting, scanning, bagging, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and visually inspecting information or items.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources to support colleagues’ and families’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed