Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern is a non-US-accredited foreign pharmacy graduate who completes required US internship hours under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role includes a mixed-modality learning plan and a curated learning experience that uses the graduate’s pharmacy knowledge and skills. Interns are expected to complete the internship within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure within 120 days after completing the required US internship hours. Failure to meet these requirements may result in removal from the role and separation of employment. The intern helps maintain a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and provides patient care while developing skills in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. Duties include customer service, prescription processing, regulatory compliance, inventory and workflow management, support for patient care programs, and assisting with staff development. The role excludes final prescription verification and is performed under pharmacist supervision. Once state regulations are met, interns are expected to immunize as an essential pharmacist function. This is a full-time position with a typical pay range of $30.00–$42.00. The position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Requirements

Foreign graduate from a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
Required education: high school diploma or GED and a 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.
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 after completing required US internship hours.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months.
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 required training and obtain required licensure within guidelines.
Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force regularly, including overhead lifting.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
Three to five years of prior related work experience is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous, professional service to pharmacy and front-store customers in person, at the drive-through, and by telephone; address questions and concerns and seek solutions to improve customer satisfaction.
Maintain customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, company standards, and applicable requirements.
Comply with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, as well as CVS policies and standard operating procedures.
Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, handling vials and bottles, and labeling prescriptions; do not perform final prescription verification.
Resolve third-party rejections, complete manual claim forms, and perform prescription pickup procedures in accordance with policy.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation and maintain pharmacy inventory and replenishment according to company procedures.
Assist with putting away drug orders, except CII drugs, 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 needed.
Communicate with healthcare professionals and, when applicable, obtain relevant medical history to support appropriate care.
Support pharmacy leadership and staff development, including coordinating or implementing training, helping with scheduling, attending operational meetings, and recognizing colleagues’ success.
Help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department and contribute to patient care programs and healthy outcomes.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, support pharmacy goals, adapt to change, and collaborate with colleagues to improve performance.
Complete required training programs and obtain required licensure within applicable timelines.
Meet regular and predictable attendance requirements, including nights and weekends, and complete other tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.
Lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force regularly, including overhead lifting.