International Pharmacy Intern

About the Role

CVS Health is seeking US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduates to support pharmacy teams and develop skills for increasing responsibility. This role offers a path to become a licensed Pharmacist in the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to safe and effective pharmacy operations following company SOPs.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at each workstation 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 information under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Take telephonic prescriptions and contact prescribers to clarify or facilitate medication changes, where allowed by state regulation.
• Provide in-the-moment coaching, training, and mentoring to pharmacy team members, sharing best practices.
• Complete basic inventory activities, as permitted by law, such as putting away medication deliveries, completing cycle counts, and returns-to-stocks.
• 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 stores in the market to work shifts as needed by the business.
• 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, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics, where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification.

Immunization Support (Where Permissible)

• Complete additional licensure and training requirements to obtain Technician Immunizer status to support preparing and administering vaccines.
• Educate patients about the importance of vaccines and refer patients to the Pharmacist-on-duty for vaccination questions.
• Monitor for and respond to adverse reactions, reporting them per public health requirements.
• Review and collect patient information, tracking and documenting for each applicable patient.

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.
• Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe.
• Attention and Focus: Ability to concentrate, pivot quickly, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Customer Service and Team Orientation: Actively help others, understand patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Communication Skills: Use and understand verbal and written communication, utilize active listening, and not interrupt at inappropriate times.
• 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, remaining upright for extended periods, lifting, scanning, bagging, reaching, stretching, grasping, repetitive finger movement, extending limbs, controlling precision, stooping, and close visual acuity.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 10 lbs. and/or exert up to 10 lbs. of force.
• Ability to consistently lift and/or exert a negligible amount of force to move objects.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas through spoken word and receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Any additional tasks as directed by Supervisor or Manager.

Qualifications

• Foreign Graduate from a Non-US Accredited college or school of pharmacy.
• FPGEC certification.
• Must obtain Pharmacist licensure within 120 days of completion of US Intern hours.
• Failure to complete required US Intern hours within 18 months, or to obtain Pharmacist licensure, will result in separation of employment.
• Must possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure.

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).

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