About the role#
This position is designed for foreign-trained pharmacy graduates to complete their required US internship hours. You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to build the knowledge and skills necessary for US pharmacy licensure. This role requires the successful completion of all internship hours within 18 months and obtaining pharmacist licensure within 120 days of finishing those hours.
What you'll do#
- Deliver patient care and support a safe, effective retail pharmacy environment.
- Perform pharmacy tasks including patient safety, quality assurance, inventory management, and workflow management.
- Process prescriptions, including translation of SIG codes and labeling, and resolve third-party rejections.
- Counsel patients under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Greet customers, assist with questions, and perform register transactions.
- Support the pharmacy manager in motivating and developing pharmacy support staff.
- Identify business opportunities and solutions to improve pharmacy performance.
- Administer immunizations once state regulations are met.
What you'll need#
- Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent degree from a non-US accredited school of pharmacy.
- Active pharmacy intern license in the state where the district is located.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong communication, active listening, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in time management, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution.
- Ability to work a schedule that includes nights and weekends.
- Ability to lift and exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally.
- Digital literacy, with preference for proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Eligibility to immunize is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Little Rock, Arkansas.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- This is a paid internship.
About CVS Health
CVS Health operates as a public company within the hospitals and health care industry. Founded in 1963, the organization provides retail pharmacy, health insurance, and pharmacy benefits management services. It maintains a large workforce of over 140,000 employees. The company is headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
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