Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•02386 - Tennessee CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C., TN

7d•$30 - $42

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern is a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate completing required US internship hours under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. After passing the FPGEE and TOEFL, eligible graduates may apply to complete a mixed-modality learning plan that builds on their pharmacy education and develops their knowledge, skills, and abilities. The internship must be completed within 18 months. Within 120 days after completing the required US internship hours, the intern is expected to complete and pass the required pharmacist licensure exams and processes and obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based. Failure to meet the internship or licensure requirements results in removal from the role and separation of employment. The role supports a safe, effective retail pharmacy environment and exceptional patient care across patient safety, professional practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory, and workflow management. Duties are performed under pharmacist supervision; workflow responsibilities exclude final prescription verification. The intern develops skills in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and supports patient-care programs and pharmacy operations. Once state regulations are met, interns are expected to immunize as an essential pharmacist function. This is a full-time position. The stated typical pay range is $30.00–$42.00. Eligible colleagues receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

Foreign graduate of 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 before applying to the role.
Complete required US internship hours within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing those 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.
Ability to attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
Ability to complete required training and obtain required licensure within applicable guidelines.
Ability to perform the stated lifting and exertion requirements.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize; after state regulations are met, immunization is expected as an essential pharmacist function.
Three to five years of preferred prior relevant work experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Greet customers courteously and professionally in the store and at the drive-through; answer questions, handle calls, seek help when needed, and make customer experiences easier and more personalized.
Perform approved register transactions, including cash, check, and charge transactions, and bag merchandise.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality under HIPAA and company standards, comply with federal and state laws and CVS policies and procedures, and meet 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; do not perform final prescription verification.
Resolve third-party rejections, complete manual claim forms, and perform prescription pickup 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 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 the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, offer counseling and direct customers to the pharmacist when appropriate, field medical questions when appropriate, communicate with healthcare professionals, and solicit medical history when applicable to support appropriate advice.
Practice and develop pharmacist duties in accordance with applicable law.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing Pharmacy Support Staff; balance assignments to use colleagues’ strengths and address development needs.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement them, and lead the team toward specified goals and improved performance.
Adapt to change, collaborate with others, align colleagues around the organization’s purpose, and foster a caring, energetic, enthusiastic, and proud team culture.
Communicate with Field Management and Corporate as needed and participate in required store operational meetings.
Help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department and support scheduling based on business needs and workflow.
Coordinate or implement Pharmacy Support Staff training and development, recognize others and celebrate success, and complete required training programs.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.
Lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount regularly, including overhead lifting.