International Pharmacy Intern

About the Role

CVS Health is seeking US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduates to join our pharmacy teams within Retail locations. This role is critical in supporting our pharmacy operations, delivering on our brand promise, and developing skills for increasing responsibility. Upon successful completion of the FPGEE and TOEFL, you will be eligible to complete required US Internship hours and apply your pharmacy education in a real-world setting, preparing you for a Pharmacist role.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the safe and effective operations of the pharmacy, following company SOPs.

• Adhere to pharmacy workflow procedures at all workstations for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.

• Contribute to positive patient experiences by demonstrating empathy and genuine care.

• Offer to counsel patients, field medical questions, and gather medical history under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

• Take telephonic prescriptions and clarify prescriptions or facilitate medication changes with prescribers, where allowed by state regulation.

• Provide in-the-moment coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members, sharing best practices.

• Complete basic inventory activities, such as putting away medication deliveries, completing cycle counts, and returns-to-stocks, as permitted by law.

• Contribute to a high-performing team, embrace a growth mindset, and actively seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.

• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.

• Travel to other stores in the market to work shifts as needed.

• 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, controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, and patient privacy and security.

• Deliver additional patient healthcare services, where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification.

• If permissible and with additional licensure/training, may support immunizations by preparing and administering vaccines, educating patients, monitoring for adverse reactions, and documenting patient information.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• Attention and Focus: Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot quickly, and confirm prescription information accuracy.
• Customer Service and Team Orientation: Look for ways to help people, understand patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Communication Skills: Use and understand verbal and written communication, utilize active listening, ask clarifying questions, and avoid interruptions.
• 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, ability to remain upright for extended periods, lift, scan, bag items, reach, stretch, move fingers repetitively, extend arms, control precision, stoop, and have 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

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

Experience & Licensure Timeline

• US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduates are required to successfully complete their internship within 18 months.
• Must be prepared to complete and pass all required Pharmacist licensure exams and processes within 120 days of the completion of required US Internship hours.
• Failure to complete required US Intern hours within 18 months, or to obtain Pharmacist licensure as prescribed, will result in separation of employment.

Pay Range

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

Benefits

This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs.
• Other resources, based on eligibility.