Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Dublin, OH

9d•$30 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a graduate of a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy who has successfully passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to complete required US internship hours. The intern completes a mixed-modality learning plan and must successfully finish 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 completing US internship hours. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern helps maintain a safe and effective retail pharmacy and deliver patient care. Work includes customer service, pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, inventory and workflow management, and support for patient care programs. Prescription work excludes final prescription verification. The intern also supports and develops pharmacy support staff, contributes to pharmacy goals and team culture, adapts to a changing community healthcare setting, and completes required training and licensure requirements.

Requirements

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.
Foreign graduate from a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Successfully pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply for the role.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing US intern hours.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months; failure to meet the internship or licensure timelines may result in removal from the role and separation of employment.
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 lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount of force regularly to move objects, including overhead lifting.
Ability to complete required training and obtain required licensure within applicable guidelines.

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, expected to immunize as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Greet customers courteously in the store and at the drive-through, answer questions and telephone calls, and seek solutions that improve customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions, bag merchandise, and create personalized customer interactions.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality, comply with HIPAA, federal and state laws, regulations, and CVS policies and procedures, and meet applicable licensure requirements.
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 claim rejections, complete manual claim forms, and perform prescription pick-up procedures according to policy.
Access and manage information using the pharmacy workstation and maintain inventory and replenishment according to applicable policies and reports.
Assist with putting away drug orders, except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
Provide additional healthcare services as permitted 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 needed, address medical questions when appropriate, communicate with healthcare professionals, and obtain relevant medical-history information when applicable.
Practice and develop pharmacist duties as permitted by law.
Communicate with field management and corporate teams as needed and participate in required store meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department and support scheduling based on business needs and workflow.
Coordinate or implement training and development for pharmacy support staff, recognize colleagues, and celebrate success.
Complete all required training programs and other tasks assigned by a supervisor or manager.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing pharmacy support staff and balancing assignments to address strengths and development needs.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement them, and lead the team toward specified goals.
Adapt to change, collaborate with others, seek improved outcomes, and foster a caring, energetic, enthusiastic, and proud team culture.