Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Lebanon, IN

7d•$30 - $42

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. After passing the FPGEE and TOEFL, eligible candidates may apply to the role and participate in a mixed-modality learning plan designed to build on their pharmacy education and develop relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities. The internship must be completed within 18 months. Within 120 days after completing the required U.S. internship hours, the colleague is expected to complete the required pharmacist licensure exams and processes and obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based. Failure to meet these requirements may result in removal from the role and separation of employment. The role supports a safe, effective retail pharmacy environment and exceptional patient care. Work spans patient safety, professional practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification. The intern helps deliver patient care programs, supports pharmacy operations and staff development, adapts to a changing community healthcare setting, and works with colleagues to improve outcomes and pharmacy performance. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a PharmD or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy, and an active pharmacy intern license in the state where the district is located. Candidates must be foreign graduates from a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the training program. The role involves regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and lifting or exerting force up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently. The stated pay range is $30.00–$42.00. This full-time position is eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

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.
Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply to the role.
Complete required U.S. internship hours within 18 months.
Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing U.S. intern hours.
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 assigned tasks and required training and obtain required licensure within applicable 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.
Three to five years of prior relevant work experience is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Once state regulations are met, willingness and ability to immunize, an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Deliver customer service by greeting customers courteously in-store and at the drive-through, assisting with questions and concerns, answering the telephone professionally, seeking help to resolve issues, removing obstacles to improve customer experiences, completing approved register transactions, and creating personalized customer interactions.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and company standards, comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and CVS policies and procedures, and 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 and complete manual claim forms.
Perform prescription pickup procedures and access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
Support inventory management and replenishment, maintain in-stock conditions, and help put away drug orders except CII orders, as permitted by law.
Deliver 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; offer counseling and refer customers to the pharmacist when appropriate, address medical questions when appropriate, and communicate with healthcare professionals to support optimal care.
When applicable, solicit medical-history information to support appropriate advice and practice and develop pharmacist duties according to law.
Support pharmacy leadership and operations by communicating with field management and corporate teams as needed, attending required store operational meetings, maintaining a clean and organized department, and supporting scheduling according to business needs and workflow.
Coordinate or implement training and development for Pharmacy Support Staff, recognize colleagues and celebrate success, complete required training, and support the pharmacy manager in motivating and developing staff.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement them, and lead or support the team in achieving specified goals and improving pharmacy performance.
Demonstrate empathy and compassion, contribute to a caring and energetic team culture, adapt to change, collaborate with others, and seek better patient and business outcomes.