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 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 to be eligible to apply for the role.
• Complete required US internship hours within 18 months.
• Obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing US intern hours; failure to meet the internship or licensure timelines 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.
• Ability to complete required training and obtain required licensure, if applicable, 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 is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Once state regulations are met, foreign graduates are expected to immunize as an essential pharmacist function.

Responsibilities

• Deliver courteous, professional customer service in-store, at the drive-through, and by telephone; answer questions, seek assistance when needed, and help remove obstacles to a satisfactory customer experience.
• Perform approved register transactions and bag merchandise after sales.
• Protect customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, company standards, and applicable laws and policies.
• Comply with federal and state laws, regulations, CVS policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Follow CVS pharmacy workflow standards and 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 pick-up procedures in accordance with company policy.
• Access, enter, and retrieve information using the workstation.
• Maintain inventory and replenishment according to applicable policies, procedures, and reports; assist with putting away drug orders, except CII drugs, as permitted by law.
• Deliver additional healthcare services as allowed by state regulation, individual 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 refer customers to a pharmacist when needed; handle appropriate medical questions, communicate with healthcare professionals, and, when applicable, obtain medical history information for appropriate advice under direct pharmacist supervision.
• Practice and develop pharmacist duties as permitted by law.
• Support the pharmacy manager in motivating and developing pharmacy support staff, balancing assignments, and addressing development needs.
• Identify business opportunities and solutions, and help implement them to meet pharmacy goals and improve performance.
• Adapt plans to changes in the community healthcare setting, collaborate with others, and help align colleagues around the organization’s purpose.
• Promote a team culture of care, energy, enthusiasm, and pride; recognize colleagues and celebrate success.
• Communicate with field management and corporate teams as needed, and participate in required store operational meetings.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and 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.
• Complete all required training programs and obtain required licensure within applicable guidelines.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Complete additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.

Benefits

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