About the role#
This internship provides a pathway for non-US accredited foreign pharmacy graduates to complete required US internship hours. You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to develop your clinical skills, practice management abilities, and leadership experience. This role requires the completion of internship hours within 18 months and obtaining pharmacist licensure within 120 days of finishing those hours.
What you'll do#
- Ensure a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment while adhering to federal and state laws.
- Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, product selection, counting, and labeling.
- Deliver health care services such as point-of-care testing and immunization preparation.
- Counsel patients under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Resolve third-party rejections and manage pharmacy inventory.
- Support the pharmacy manager in training and developing pharmacy support staff.
- Greet customers, perform register transactions, and resolve customer concerns.
- Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards.
- Participate in store operational meetings and maintain a clean, organized pharmacy department.
What you'll need#
- A degree in pharmacy from a non-US accredited college or school.
- An active pharmacy intern license in Wisconsin.
- Successful completion of the FPGEE and TOEFL exams.
- Strong communication, presentation, and active listening skills.
- Ability to work a schedule that includes nights and weekends.
- Proficiency in time management and digital literacy.
- Ability to lift and exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently.
Location & details#
- Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: 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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