Pharmacy Graduate Intern (Non-US Education)
About The Position
Engages in post-graduate pharmacy activities under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to fulfill State Board of Pharmacy requirements. Provides pharmacy consulting services to customers regarding effective medication use, drug interactions, and preventive healthcare services such as immunizations. Ensures the proper compounding, dispensing, review, and verification of prescribed medications within regulatory guidelines and company policies and procedures. Supports efficient pharmacy workflow and assists the pharmacy manager with pharmacy financials, inventory management, and customer experience. The role supports customers and patients through responsive service, medication counseling, medication management, drug therapy reviews, immunizations, and other retail, clinical, and wellness services. It performs pharmacy operations under pharmacist supervision, including compounding, reviewing and dispensing prescriptions, insurance claim processing, provider follow-up, and compliance with applicable laws and company standards. The intern also assists with pharmacy workflow, inventory and asset protection, staff training and development, community outreach, and communication of company health and wellness information. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited university outside the United States and a Foreign Pharmacist Graduate Equivalency Certificate (FPGEC). Candidates must meet applicable state intern permit requirements, be willing to obtain pharmacist licensure in the relevant district states within 45 days of completing intern hours, and be certified or willing to become an immunizer within 90 days of hire.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited university outside the United States.
- Foreign Pharmacist Graduate Equivalency Certificate (FPGEC).
- Intern permit or certificate issued by the respective Board of Pharmacy, if required.
- Willingness to obtain pharmacist licensure from the respective Board of Pharmacy in the states within the district within 45 days of completing intern hours.
- Certified Immunizer or willingness to become an immunizer within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Engage customers and patients, answer questions, resolve issues, and provide a positive customer experience.
- Develop customer relationships and promote pharmacy healthcare services, including patient consultations, medication management, drug therapy reviews, immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness.
- Participate in community events and outreach activities as requested.
- Under direct pharmacist supervision, counsel patients on medication use, side effects, interactions, contraindications, privacy, generics, lower-cost medicines, and over-the-counter products; refer patients to medical providers as needed.
- Perform pharmacist tasks, including compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management.
- Review, interpret, and accurately dispense prescribed medications when needed by workload.
- Help ensure pharmacy operations comply with regulations, company policies, and standards; assist with procedures and workflow coordination, including opening, closing, and shift-change duties.
- Apply the Good Faith Dispensing policy and applicable state and federal controlled-substance laws when filling prescriptions.
- Maintain knowledge of pharmacy information systems, including Intercom Plus, registers, automation, and StoreNET; support users and propose system enhancements.
- Process insurance claims accurately, follow up with insurers and medical providers, and participate in third-party audits.
- Contact medical providers to clarify prescriptions, dosages, refills, interactions, and allergies; suggest alternatives and answer provider questions.
- Perform retail, clinical, and wellness services, including immunizations, flu shots, and diabetes awareness.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with performance analysis, pharmacy financials, asset protection, inventory management, and review of key performance indicators.
- Maintain relationships with local healthcare providers and participate in outreach to promote pharmacy services and growth.
- Partner with Central Pharmacy Operations on customer registration, third-party reviews, and issue resolution; in virtual settings, conduct product reviews according to company procedures.
- Assist the pharmacy manager with hiring and training; coach staff, provide constructive feedback, monitor customer service, and support employee development.
- Promote teamwork, set expectations, monitor and recognize progress, and foster a shared vision among team members.
- Maintain pharmacy and healthcare knowledge, complete required certifications, education credits, and training, and pursue professional development.
- Communicate relevant corporate health and wellness services or strategy information to pharmacy staff in support of the Pharmacy Manager and Store Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
