Pharmacy Intern Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Foreign graduate of a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
• Successfully pass the FPGEE and TOEFL before applying for the role.
• Active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
• Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing 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 assigned tasks, required training, and required licensure within applicable guidelines.
• Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force regularly, including overhead lifting.
• High school diploma or GED and a doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US-accredited school of pharmacy.

Nice To Haves

• Eligibility to immunize.
• Three to five years of prior relevant work experience.
• 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

• Greet customers courteously in the store and at the drive-through, answer questions, respond to concerns, and provide warm, professional telephone service.
• Seek assistance and collaborate with colleagues to resolve customer issues and improve customer satisfaction.
• Perform approved register transactions and bag merchandise after sales.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, company standards, and applicable laws.
• Comply with federal and state laws and regulations and 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.
• Resolve third-party claim rejections and complete manual claim forms.
• Perform prescription pickup procedures in accordance with company policies.
• Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
• Maintain inventory and replenishment by following inventory management procedures and using appropriate reports.
• Put away drug orders, except CII orders, as permitted by law.
• Deliver additional health care services as allowed by state regulation and certification and directed by 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 under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and refer customers to the pharmacist when appropriate.
• Communicate and interact with healthcare professionals to support optimal care, and obtain relevant medical history when applicable to provide appropriate advice.
• Communicate with field management and corporate teams as needed and participate in required store operational meetings.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department according to CVS standards.
• Support scheduling activities based on 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 developing pharmacy support staff.
• Identify business opportunities and solutions, support pharmacy goals, and adapt to changing needs in a community healthcare setting.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources, based on eligibility