About the role#
This internship provides foreign-trained pharmacists the opportunity to complete required US internship hours. You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to develop your clinical skills, practice management, and leadership abilities. The program is designed to prepare you for pharmacist licensure exams. You must complete your internship within 18 months and obtain state licensure within 120 days of finishing your required hours.
What you'll do#
- Deliver patient care and counsel patients under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Ensure a safe and effective pharmacy environment while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Process prescriptions, including translation of SIG codes, product selection, and labeling.
- Resolve third party rejections and manage pharmacy inventory.
- Support the pharmacy manager in developing staff and identifying business growth opportunities.
- Greet customers professionally and assist with pharmacy and front store inquiries.
- Participate in store operational meetings and coordinate training for support staff.
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 emotional intelligence skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
- Physical ability to lift and exert up to 20 lbs occasionally and 10 lbs frequently.
- Digital literacy and time management skills.
- Eligibility to immunize is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Sandusky, Ohio.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, 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.
How to get in at CVS Health
Applying early to CVS Health gives you a distinct advantage because recruiters review applications as they arrive before the candidate pool becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you apply among the first and get seen before the pile grows. Reaching out to the right person can help you stand out in a large organization. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles so you can reach out directly to ask about the position or a referral, which materially improves response rates.
