Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health•Wichita, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The International Pharmacy Intern role is for a foreign pharmacy graduate from a non-US-accredited school who has passed the FPGEE and TOEFL and is eligible to apply to complete required US pharmacy internship hours. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the intern supports a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment and delivers patient care while completing a mixed-modality learning plan. The internship must be completed within 18 months. The intern is expected to 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 role develops knowledge and skills in diverse patient care, pharmacy practice management, leadership, and education, and prepares the intern for required pharmacist licensure exams and processes. Duties include customer service, prescription processing, regulatory compliance, inventory and workflow support, patient counseling under pharmacist supervision, and participation in patient-care services permitted by state regulations. The position also supports pharmacy leadership and staff training, and requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends. This full-time position pays $30.00–$42.00 and is eligible for 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 training program.
Required 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 of completing US internship hours.
Complete the 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 additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.
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.
Prior relevant work experience: 0–3 years required.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility to immunize.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Prior relevant work experience of 3–5 years preferred.
Once state regulations are met, ability and willingness to immunize, an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

Complete the required US internship hours within 18 months and work toward pharmacist licensure within 120 days after completing those hours.
Work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to support a safe, effective retail pharmacy and provide patient care.
Greet customers professionally, assist with pharmacy and front-store questions, answer telephone calls, and seek solutions that improve customer satisfaction.
Perform approved register transactions and create personalized customer interactions.
Protect customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, company standards, and applicable laws.
Comply with federal and state laws, regulations, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring medications, preparing containers, and labeling prescriptions.
Resolve third-party rejections, complete manual claim forms, and perform prescription pick-up procedures according to policy.
Access, enter, and retrieve information using the pharmacy workstation.
Support inventory management, replenishment, and putting away drug orders as permitted by law, excluding CII orders.
Provide additional health care services when 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 with dispensing, prescription review, and compliance monitoring.
Offer counseling and refer customers to the pharmacist when appropriate; handle medical questions when appropriate and communicate with healthcare professionals to support care.
When applicable, solicit relevant customer medical history to support appropriate medical advice.
Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, developing, and assigning work to pharmacy support staff.
Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement them, and work with the team toward specified goals.
Communicate with field management and corporate colleagues 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 training and development for pharmacy support staff, recognize colleagues, and complete required training programs.
Adapt to change, collaborate with others, and promote a team culture of care, enthusiasm, and pride.