Pharmacy Intern Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Foreign graduate of a non-U.S.-accredited college or school of pharmacy before beginning the CVS Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program.
• High school diploma or GED and a doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-U.S.-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 to the role.
• Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days after completing required U.S. internship hours.
• Complete required U.S. 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 and complete required training and licensure within guidelines.
• Ability to lift and exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force regularly, including moving objects overhead.
• Prior relevant work experience listed as required: 0–3 years.

Nice To Haves

• Eligibility to immunize.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Prior relevant work experience listed as preferred: 3–5 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, supporting patient safety, professional practice, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, customer service, inventory management, and workflow management, excluding final prescription verification.
• Greet customers courteously in-store and at the drive-through; assist pharmacy and front-store customers with questions and concerns; answer telephone calls professionally; seek help and solutions to maximize customer satisfaction; and create personalized customer experiences.
• Perform approved register transactions, including cash, check, and charge transactions, and bag merchandise after sales.
• Maintain customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and company standards, and communicate while protecting confidential drug information.
• Comply with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, as well as 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 rejections and complete manual claim forms; perform prescription pick-up procedures in accordance with policy.
• Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
• Maintain in-stock inventory by following inventory procedures, using appropriate reports, and replenishing stock as needed; assist with putting away drug orders except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
• Deliver additional health care services allowed by state regulation and individual certification and directed by 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 refer customers to the pharmacist when needed; handle medical questions when appropriate; interact with health care professionals to support optimal care; and, when applicable, gather medical-history information to provide appropriate medical advice.
• Support the Pharmacy Manager in motivating, inspiring, and developing Pharmacy Support Staff; balance assignments to use colleagues’ strengths and address development needs and knowledge gaps.
• Identify business opportunities and solutions to improve pharmacy growth and performance, and help the team achieve specified goals.
• Adapt plans to changes in a dynamic community health care setting; collaborate with others and seek ways to improve outcomes.
• Promote a team culture characterized by care, energy, enthusiasm, and pride; align others around the company’s purpose and recognize and celebrate success.
• Communicate with Field Management and Corporate as needed, and participate in required store operational meetings.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, professional pharmacy department according to CVS standards.
• Support scheduling activities according to business needs and the workflow model; coordinate or implement Pharmacy Support Staff training and development.
• Complete all required training programs and obtain required licensure within applicable guidelines.
• Once state regulations are met, immunize as expected for this essential pharmacist function.

Benefits

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