Foreign Pharmacy Grad - International Pharmacy Intern

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 helping manage chronic and specialty conditions. 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 into this role to complete your required US Internship hours that build upon your Pharmacist education to develop your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Ensure a safe and effective Retail Pharmacy work environment under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist; Patient Safety; Pharmacy Professional Practice; Regulatory Requirements; Quality Assurance; Customer Service; Inventory Management; Workflow Management excluding final prescription verification; Greet each customer in a courteous and professional manner both in-store and at the drive thru window; Assist all pharmacy and front store customers with their questions and concerns; Perform approved register transactions including cash, check and charge; Maintain customer/patient confidentiality according to HIPAA and company standards; Comply with all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations; Process prescriptions including translation of SIG codes, product selection, counting and measuring drugs, capping, and uncapping vials and bottles, and labeling all prescriptions; Resolve third party rejections and complete any manual claim forms; Maintain in-stock by ensuring all inventory management policies and procedures are followed; Deliver additional health care services as allowable by state regulation, including point-of-care and/or swab-and-send testing, immunization preparation and/or delivery; Offer to counsel and direct customer to pharmacist if necessary; Support supervising pharmacist in furtherance of dispensing drugs, reviewing prescriptions, and monitoring compliance; Support scheduling activities and coordinate/implement training and development of Pharmacy Support Staff; Complete all required training programs

Requirements

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 state where district is located; Successfully passed FPGEE and TOEFL; Foreign Graduate from a Non-US Accredited college or school of pharmacy prior to beginning Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program at CVS; Pharmacist licensure in the state in which the position is based within 120 days of completion of US Intern hours; Strong communication and presentation 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; Regular and predictable attendance including nights and weekends; Ability to complete any additional tasks as directed by supervisor or manager; Ability to complete all required training and obtain required licensure within guidelines; Ability to lift and exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force regularly to move objects to and from, including overhead lifting; 0 to 3 years of prior relevant work experience

Nice to have

Eligibility to immunize; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.); 3 to 5 years of prior relevant work experience; Once state regulations are met, Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduates are expected to immunize as this is an essential pharmacist function

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; retirement savings options; wellness programs; and other resources, based on eligibility