International Pharmacy Intern

About the Role

CVS Health is seeking a US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate to play a critical role in supporting pharmacy teams within retail locations. This position offers an opportunity to develop skills and gain experience in preparation for increasing responsibility, with the goal of becoming a licensed Pharmacist in the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the safe and effective operations of the pharmacy by following company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures.
• Ensure safe and accurate prescription fulfillment at all pharmacy workstations.
• Contribute to positive patient experiences by demonstrating empathy and genuine care.
• Offer to counsel, field medical questions, and solicit patient medical history for optimal care, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Take telephonic prescriptions and clarify them with prescribers, where permitted 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 and completing cycle counts, as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership.
• Contribute to a high-performing team by embracing a growth mindset and seeking opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
• Voluntarily travel to 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, including CVS policies and procedures.
• Deliver additional patient health care services where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification.
• If supporting immunizations:
• Complete additional licensure and training requirements to obtain Technician Immunizer status.
• Educate patients about vaccines and refer them 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.
• FPG EC 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 accuracy.
• Customer Service and Team Orientation: Actively help people in a friendly manner, and understand/respond to patient reactions.
• Communication Skills: Utilize verbal and written communication, and practice active listening.
• Mathematical Reasoning: Ability to use math to solve dispensing problems.
• Problem Resolution: Identify challenging interactions and choose the best course of action.
• Physical Demands: Mobility, ability to remain upright, lift, scan, bag, reach, stretch, move fingers repetitively, extend and place items, control precision, stoop, and possess close visual acuity.
• Occasionally lift of up to 20 lbs. and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force; Frequently lift of 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 through spoken word and receive detailed information through oral communication.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related work experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting (Preferred).
• 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.) (Preferred).

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.