Pharmacy Intern: US Licensure Path & Hands-On Growth

CVS Health; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 120,347,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Job summary

CVS Health in the United States offers a pathway for US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduates to translate didactic learning into real-world pharmacy practice, after passing FPGEE and TOEFL, to prepare for a Pharmacist role. You’ll complete a structured learning plan under a preceptor, finish required internship hours in 18 months, and work to pass licensure exams with support from CVS Health.

You will be part of a pharmacy team delivering safe, accurate prescription fulfillment and patient care,

Qualifications

• Foreign Graduate from a Non-US Accredited college or school of pharmacy prior to beginning US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program at CVS
• FPGEC certification
• Pharmacist licensure in the state in which the position is based within 120 days of completion of US Intern hours. Failure to complete required US Intern hours within 18 months, or to obtain Pharmacist licensure as prescribed, will result in separation of employment.
• Must possess, or be in the process of obtaining, valid intern and/or technician licensure as required

Responsibilities

• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
• Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe
• Customer Service and Team Orientation: Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
• Communication Skills: Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues
• Mathematical Reasoning: Ability to use math to solve a problem, such as determining the total number of tablets to dispense
• Problem Resolution: Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced multiple options
• Physical Demands: Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time, lift, scan, and bag items

Skills

Empathy & patient care

Communication skills

Education

FPGEC certification

Pharmacist licensure in state

Foreign Graduate from Non-US Accredited college

Intern/Technician licensure in process

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CVS Health in the United States offers a pathway for US Non-Accredited Foreign Graduates to translate didactic learning into real-world pharmacy practice, after passing FPGEE and TOEFL, to prepare for a Pharmacist role. You’ll complete a structured learning plan under a preceptor, finish required internship hours in 18 months, and work to pass licensure exams with support from CVS Health.

You will be part of a pharmacy team delivering safe, accurate prescription fulfillment and patient care,