Pharmacy Intern Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Foreign graduate from a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS training program.
• Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply.
• 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; failure to meet the internship or licensure requirements results in removal from the role and separation of employment.
• 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.
• Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager and complete required training and licensure within guidelines.
• Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount regularly to move objects, including overhead lifting.

Nice To Haves

• Eligibility to immunize.
• Three to five years of prior related work experience (preferred; required experience is listed as 0 to 3 years).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Once state regulations are met, willingness and ability to immunize, identified as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers professionally in the store and at the drive-through, respond to questions, answer telephone calls, and seek help or solutions to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Perform approved register transactions, bag merchandise, and create personalized customer experiences.
• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, federal and state requirements, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Meet applicable state and federal 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.
• Resolve third-party rejections and complete manual claim forms.
• Perform prescription pick-up procedures and access, input, and retrieve information using the workstation.
• Maintain inventory and replenishment in accordance with policies and procedures, and assist with putting away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
• Deliver additional healthcare services allowed by state regulations, 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.
• Offer counseling and direct customers to the pharmacist when needed; handle medical questions when appropriate and communicate with healthcare professionals to support optimal care.
• When applicable, solicit medical history information to support appropriate advice, and practice and develop pharmacist duties as allowed by law.
• Communicate with field management and corporate teams as needed and participate in required store operational meetings.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department and support scheduling according to business needs and workflow.
• Coordinate or implement training and development for pharmacy support staff, recognize colleagues, celebrate success, and complete required training programs.
• Support the pharmacy manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing pharmacy support staff and addressing strengths and development needs.
• Identify business opportunities and solutions, help implement them, and lead the team toward specified goals.
• Adapt to change, collaborate with others, promote a caring and energetic team culture, and help improve patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility