Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

You've invested a lot of time and energy in your education. Now you want the chance to make your mark. We offer challenging opportunities for you to learn and grow professionally. In our programs, you'll be immersed in a culture of continuous improvement, with the goal of changing health care for the better. Job Purpose and Summary Health is everything. At CVS Health, colleagues are committed to increasing access, lowering costs, and improving quality of care. Millions of times a day, we help people on their path to better health – from advising on prescriptions to managing chronic and specialty conditions. Key Responsibilities As a Non‑US Accredited Foreign Graduate, you will be on the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients. After successfully passing FPGEE and TOEFL, you will be eligible to apply for this role to complete the required U.S. Internship hours that build upon your Pharmacy education to develop your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Patient Safety Pharmacy Professional Practice Regulatory Requirements Quality Assurance Customer Service Inventory Management Workflow Management excluding final prescription verification A key component of the role is keeping customers and patients healthy through adoption and management of patient care programs. In addition: Lead with empathy and compassion for patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues Support your Pharmacy manager by motivating, inspiring, and developing Pharmacy Support Staff Identify critical business opportunities and implement solutions to drive growth and improve performance Adapt to change and adjust plans in a dynamic community healthcare setting Seek new ways to grow and collaborate with others to deliver better outcomes Align others around our purpose to bring your heart to every moment of your health Facilitate a team culture that promotes caring, energy, enthusiasm, and pride Apply acquired knowledge to help drive healthy outcomes and differentiate CVS from competitors Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities Customer Service Greet each customer courteously, in-store and at the drive‑through window Assist all pharmacy and front‑store customers with questions and concerns Answer telephone with a warm greeting Request additional help and work with others to find solutions to maximize customer satisfaction Remove obstacles to make customer experiences easier when possible Perform approved register transactions including cash, check and charge, bagging merchandise upon completion of sale Engage with customers and create heartfelt, personalized moments during their visits Regulatory Maintain customer/patient confidentiality according to HIPAA and company standards Communicate with customer/patient while protecting their confidential drug information Comply with all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations Follow all CVS policy and standard operating procedures (SOPs) at all times Meet requirements for state and federal licensure within an appropriate timeframe Pharmacy Operations Adhere to CVS workflow and ensure standards are maintained at all times Process prescriptions including translation of SIG codes, product selection, counting and measuring drugs, capping, and uncapping vials and bottles; labeling all prescriptions Resolve third‑party rejections and complete any manual claim forms Perform all prescription pick‑up procedures in adherence with CVS policy and procedures Access, input, and retrieve necessary information to/from the workstation Maintain inventory in‑stock by following all inventory management policies and procedures and using reports for replenishment Assist with putting away drug orders (except CLLs) as permitted by law Deliver additional health care services as allowed by state regulation, individual certification, and pharmacy leadership direction, including point‑of‑care and/or swab‑and‑send testing, immunization preparation and/or delivery, etc. Support supervising pharmacist in dispensing drugs, reviewing prescriptions, and monitoring compliance Counseling under the Direct Supervision of a Licensed Pharmacist Offer to counsel and direct customers to pharmacist when necessary Field appropriate medical questions Communicate and interact with all health‑care professionals to provide optimal care Solicit medical history information when applicable to give appropriate advice Practice and develop duties performed by pharmacists according to law Leadership Communicate with Field Management and Corporate as needed Participate in all required store operational meetings Support maintaining a clean, organized, and professional pharmacy department according to CVS standards Support scheduling activities to meet business and workflow needs Coordinate and implement training and development of Pharmacy Support Staff Recognize others and celebrate success Complete all required training programs Education Required: High School Diploma or General Equivalent Development (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 Preferred: Other certifications: Eligibility to immunize Prior Relevant Work Experience Required: 0 to 3 years Preferred: 3 to 5 years Essential Qualifications and Functions Foreign Graduate from a Non‑US Accredited school of pharmacy prior to beginning the internship program at CVS Pharmacist licensure in the state within 120 days of completing U.S. internship hours. Failure to complete required hours or obtain licensure will result in removal from the role. Strong communication and presentation skills Core Skills Results orientation Colleague engagement Active listening Customer and community engagement Consumer behavior Negotiation and conflict resolution Patient counseling Emotional intelligence Time management Digital literacy Essential Abilities Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends Complete additional tasks as directed by supervisor or manager Complete all required training and obtain licensure within guidelines Lift and exert up to 20 lbs occasionally, up to 10 lbs frequently, and a negligible amount regularly Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Once state regulations are met, qualified graduates are expected to immunize as an essential pharmacist function Equal Employment Opportunity CVS Health is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer. We value and are committed to all forms of diversity in the workplace. We support and encourage people with military experience, veterans, reservists, National Guard, and military spouses to apply for CVS Health job opportunities. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law poster: EEO IS THE LAW and EEO IS THE LAW SUPPLEMENT. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance to apply for or perform this job, please contact our Reasonable Accommodations team at View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay Range Typical pay range for this role: $30.00 – $42.00 per hour. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off Retirement savings options Wellness programs Other resources based on eligibility #J-18808-Ljbffr CVS Health