Pharmacy Intern — Global Graduate Path to Licensure

CVS Health; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is offering a pathway for US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduates to complete their required US internship hours, pass licensure exams, and prepare for a Pharmacist role within CVS Retail locations. After passing FPGEE and TOEFL, interns will follow a structured learning plan under a preceptor to develop clinical and operational pharmacy skills.

Interns are expected to complete the 18-month program and licensure within 120 days of internship completion or as required by state regulations,

Qualifications

• Foreign graduate from a non-US accredited college or school of pharmacy is required before starting the US Intern Training Program at CVS.
• FPGEC certification required.
• Pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing US intern hours.
• Must possess or be in the process of obtaining intern and/or technician licensure as required.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company SOPs at each workstation to help pharmacists and technicians manage and improve patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Provide empathetic, genuine care to patients and assist with immunizations and services at the register or via phone.
• Counsel patients and obtain relevant medical history information to provide optimal care under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Take telephonic prescriptions and clarify with prescribers where allowed by state regulation.
• Coach and mentor pharmacy team members and participate in ongoing training and best-practice sharing.
• Complete basic inventory activities and ensure proper handling of deliveries and cycle counts.
• Contribute to a high-performing team and adapt to scheduling and business needs; may travel to stores as needed.
• Comply with federal, state, and local regulations and CVS policies to ensure patient safety and privacy.
• Deliver additional patient health care services (e.g., immunizations, point-of-care testing) as allowed by law and training.
• Where permissible, support licensure training to obtain Immunizer status and educate patients about vaccines.
• Monitor for adverse reactions and document patient information for each applicable patient.

Education

Foreign Graduate from a Non-US Accredited college or school of pharmacy

FPGEC certification

Pharmacist licensure in the state within 120 days of internship

Intern and/or technician licensure in process or possession

Job description

CVS Health is offering a pathway for US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduates to complete their required US internship hours, pass licensure exams, and prepare for a Pharmacist role within CVS Retail locations. After passing FPGEE and TOEFL, interns will follow a structured learning plan under a preceptor to develop clinical and operational pharmacy skills.

Interns are expected to complete the 18-month program and licensure within 120 days of internship completion or as required by state regulations,