Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Carbondale, PA

About The Position

As a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate, the International Pharmacy Intern completes required U.S. internship hours under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role builds on the intern’s pharmacy education through a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experience, developing knowledge and skills in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and 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 meet these requirements may result in removal from the role and separation of employment. The intern supports a safe, effective retail pharmacy environment and contributes to patient care, pharmacy operations, customer service, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, inventory, and workflow management. Duties are performed under pharmacist supervision and exclude final prescription verification. The position also supports patient care programs and pharmacy staff development while promoting CVS Health’s values and purpose.

Requirements

Foreign graduate of a non-U.S.-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to become eligible to apply for the role.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days after completing required U.S. internship hours.
Complete required U.S. internship hours within 18 months.
Required education: high school diploma or GED and a doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-U.S.-accredited school of pharmacy.
Required related work experience: 0 to 3 years.
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.
Ability to complete required training and obtain required licensure, if applicable, within established guidelines.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force regularly, including overhead lifting.
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Greet customers courteously in-store and at the drive-through; answer questions, concerns, and telephone calls professionally.
Seek assistance and collaborate with others to resolve issues, remove obstacles, and improve customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions and bag merchandise.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, company standards, and applicable laws.
Comply with federal and state laws, regulations, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
Meet state and federal licensure requirements within the required timeframe.
Process prescriptions, including interpreting SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring medications, preparing containers, and labeling prescriptions.
Resolve third-party rejections and complete manual claim forms.
Perform prescription pick-up procedures in accordance with company policy.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Maintain inventory and replenishment according to company procedures and applicable reports; assist with putting away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Provide additional health care services permitted by state regulation, certifications, and pharmacy leadership, including point-of-care or swab-and-send testing and immunization preparation or delivery, when applicable.
Support the supervising pharmacist with dispensing, prescription review, and compliance monitoring.
Offer counseling and refer customers to a pharmacist when appropriate; handle medical questions within the role’s scope and communicate with healthcare professionals to support patient care.
Obtain relevant customer medical history when applicable to provide appropriate medical advice within the role’s scope.
Communicate with field management and corporate teams as needed and participate in required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department according to CVS standards.
Support scheduling activities based on business needs and workflow.
Coordinate or implement training and development for Pharmacy Support Staff; recognize colleagues and celebrate successes.
Complete required training programs and additional tasks assigned by a supervisor or manager.
Support the Pharmacy Manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing Pharmacy Support Staff, balancing assignments to use colleagues’ strengths and address development needs.
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, align colleagues around the organization’s purpose, and foster a caring, energetic, enthusiastic, and proud team culture.
Apply acquired knowledge to help drive healthy outcomes and differentiate CVS from competitors.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force regularly, including overhead lifting.