Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Redding, CA

2d•$33 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate role provides a structured opportunity for foreign pharmacy graduates to complete required U.S. internship hours and build on their pharmacy education. Applicants must have passed the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply. The role includes a mixed-modality learning plan and curated learning experience. Interns are required to 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 U.S. internship hours. Failure to complete the hours or obtain licensure as prescribed may result in removal from the role and separation of employment. Working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern helps maintain a safe, effective retail pharmacy and provide patient care. Work spans patient safety, professional practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification. The role also supports patient care programs and pharmacy team operations, including training and developing support staff, improving performance, adapting to a changing community healthcare environment, and delivering patient-centered service. The position is full-time and eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility. The stated typical pay range is $32.50–$42.00.

Requirements

Foreign graduate from a non-US-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-US-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 to be eligible to apply.
Complete required U.S. internship hours within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days after completing those hours.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Required related work experience: 0 to 3 years.
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 of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount regularly, including overhead lifting.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
3 to 5 years of related work experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
After state regulations are met, ability to immunize; foreign graduates are expected to immunize as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous, professional customer service in the store and at the drive-through, answer customer questions and telephone calls, and seek solutions that improve customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions and create personalized, supportive customer interactions.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality under HIPAA and company standards; comply with applicable laws, regulations, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
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 and complete manual claim forms; perform prescription pick-up procedures according to policy.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation; maintain inventory and replenishment, and assist with putting away drug orders except CII medications, as permitted by law.
Provide additional healthcare 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 drugs, reviewing prescriptions, and monitoring compliance; counsel only under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, offer counseling, and refer customers to the pharmacist when appropriate.
Communicate with healthcare professionals and, when applicable, gather medical history information to support appropriate advice; practice and develop pharmacist duties according to law.
Support pharmacy leadership and staff, including motivating and developing support staff, coordinating training, scheduling according to business needs, and participating in required operational meetings.
Communicate with field management and corporate teams as needed; help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department.
Recognize colleagues and celebrate successes; complete required training programs and licensure requirements.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, lead the team toward specified goals, adapt to change, collaborate, and support improved patient outcomes.