International Pharmacy Intern - US Licensure Pathway

CVS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

CVS Health in Lake Charles, LA, offers a structured Pharmacist Intern Training Program for US Foreign Graduates. After completing FPGEC and TOEFL, you’ll complete US internship hours and pursue licensure while applying didactic learning to real-world pharmacy practice under a preceptor.

You'll learn to support pharmacists and technicians, deliver safe, accurate prescriptions, assist with immunizations where allowed, and develop leadership skills in a dynamic, patient‑centered team environment.

Qualifications

• Foreign Graduate from a Non-US Accredited college or school of pharmacy prior to beginning US Training.
• FPGEC certification is required.
• Pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of internship completion.
• Must possess or be in the process of obtaining intern/technician licensure as required.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs and assist Pharmacists and Technicians in patient care.
• Fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately across the workflow at each workstation.
• Counsel patients when appropriate and provide immunization support where allowed by law.
• Assist with inventory, training, and mentoring of team members.
• Travel to stores across the market to support business needs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Empathy

Problem solving

Education

Pharmacist licensure in US

FPGEC certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CVS Health in Lake Charles, LA, offers a structured Pharmacist Intern Training Program for US Foreign Graduates. After completing FPGEC and TOEFL, you’ll complete US internship hours and pursue licensure while applying didactic learning to real-world pharmacy practice under a preceptor.

You'll learn to support pharmacists and technicians, deliver safe, accurate prescriptions, assist with immunizations where allowed, and develop leadership skills in a dynamic, patient‑centered team environment.