International Pharmacy Intern

About the Role

CVS Health is seeking a Foreign Pharmacy Grad for an International Pharmacy Intern role. This position is for US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduates to support pharmacy teams, develop skills, and gain real-world practice in preparation for a Pharmacist role. Upon successful completion of the FPGEE and TOEFL, you will be eligible to complete required US Internship hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the safe and effective operations of the pharmacy, following all company SOPs at each workstation.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Contribute to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care.
• Offer to counsel, field medical questions, and solicit patient medical history for optimal care, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Take telephonic prescriptions from the prescriber and clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes, where allowed by state regulation.
• Provide in-the-moment coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members while sharing best practices.
• Complete basic inventory activities as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership.
• Contribute to a high-performing team, embrace a growth mindset, and be receptive to feedback.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
• Understand and comply with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles.
• Comply with CVS policies and procedures to ensure patient safety, compliance with controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, and to protect patient privacy and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permissible, may support immunizations, including preparing and administering vaccines, educating patients, monitoring for and responding to adverse reactions, and reviewing/documenting patient information.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Foreign Graduate from a Non-US Accredited college or school of pharmacy.
• FPGEC certification.
• Must possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
• Pharmacist licensure in the state in which the position is based within 120 days of completion of US Intern hours.
• Required to successfully complete internship within 18 months.
• Prepared to complete and pass all required Pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days of internship completion.
• Attention and Focus: Ability to concentrate on a task, pivot quickly, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Customer Service and Team Orientation: Actively help others in a friendly manner, understand and respond to patient reactions.
• Communication Skills: Utilize verbal and written communication, active listening, and effective questioning.
• Mathematical Reasoning: Ability to use math to solve problems related to prescription dispensing.
• Problem Resolution: Identify challenging interactions and choose the best course of action.
• Physical Demands: Mobility, upright posture for extended periods, lifting, scanning, bagging, reaching, repetitive finger movement, stretching, controlling precision, stooping, and close visual acuity.
• Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force.
• Frequently lift up to 10 lbs. and/or exert up to 10 lbs. of force.
• Consistently lift and/or exert a negligible amount of force to move objects.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by spoken word and receive detailed information through oral communication.

Qualifications

• Foreign Graduate from a Non-US Accredited college or school of pharmacy prior to beginning US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program at CVS.
• FPGEC certification.
• Pharmacist licensure in the state in which the position is based within 120 days of completion of US Intern hours.
• Must possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required.
• Regular and predictable attendance, including weekends.
• Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
• Ability to become immunization certified.
• Ability to work in home store and across the market in other locations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Pay Range

The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is $30.00 - $42.00