Pharmacy Intern Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Foreign graduate from a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
• Pass the FPGEE and TOEFL to be eligible to apply.
• 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.
• 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.
• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager and complete required training and licensure within applicable guidelines.
• Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount regularly, including overhead lifting.

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, identified as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

• Deliver courteous and professional customer service in-store, at the drive-through, and by telephone; respond to questions and concerns and seek solutions to improve customer satisfaction.
• Perform approved register transactions and bag merchandise after sales.
• Protect customer and patient confidentiality, comply with HIPAA and company standards, and follow applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Meet state and federal licensure requirements within the required timeframe.
• Follow CVS pharmacy workflow and operational standards.
• 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.
• Complete prescription pick-up procedures and access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
• Maintain inventory and replenishment by following inventory procedures and using appropriate reports; assist with putting away drug orders, except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
• Provide additional healthcare services as permitted by state regulations, 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 direct customers to the pharmacist when appropriate; field medical questions when appropriate and interact with healthcare professionals to support patient care.
• When applicable, obtain customer medical-history information to support appropriate advice, and practice and develop pharmacist duties according to 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 based on 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, while balancing assignments and addressing development needs.
• Identify business opportunities and solutions to improve pharmacy growth and performance, and lead the team toward specified goals.
• Promote a caring, energetic, enthusiastic, and prideful team culture; collaborate with others and help deliver better outcomes.

Benefits

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