About the role#
As a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate, you will complete your required US internship hours to build upon your existing pharmacy education. This program is designed to develop your skills in patient care, practice management, and leadership. You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to ensure a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment. Successful completion of the internship is required within 18 months, and you must obtain state pharmacist licensure within 120 days of completing your intern hours.
What you'll do#
- Process prescriptions, including translation of SIG codes, product selection, and counting or measuring drugs.
- Resolve third-party rejections and complete manual claim forms.
- Perform prescription pick-up procedures and maintain inventory according to company policies.
- Deliver health care services, including immunization preparation and delivery.
- Support the supervising pharmacist in dispensing drugs and monitoring compliance.
- Provide patient counseling under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Communicate with field management and corporate offices.
- Participate in store operational meetings.
- Coordinate and implement training and development for pharmacy support staff.
- Maintain customer and patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US accredited school of pharmacy.
- Active pharmacy intern license in the state where the district is located.
- Strong communication, presentation, and active listening skills.
- Proficiency in time management, emotional intelligence, and digital literacy.
- Ability to work a schedule that includes nights and weekends.
- Ability to lift and exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Rosa, California.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
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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