About the role#
This is a full-time, on-site internship for foreign pharmacy graduates looking to complete their required US internship hours. You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to develop your professional knowledge and skills. The goal of this program is to prepare you for pharmacist licensure in the United States. You are required to complete your internship within 18 months and obtain state pharmacist licensure within 120 days of finishing your required hours.
What you'll do#
- Ensure a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment while delivering high-quality patient care.
- Process prescriptions, which includes translating SIG codes, selecting products, and labeling.
- Resolve third-party rejections and manage pharmacy inventory.
- Deliver health care services such as point-of-care testing and immunizations.
- Counsel patients under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Adopt and manage patient care programs to improve health outcomes.
- Support the pharmacy manager in motivating and developing staff.
- Identify business opportunities to drive growth and improve pharmacy performance.
- Lead with empathy and compassion while adapting to changes in the healthcare setting.
What you'll need#
- A degree from a non-US accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Successful completion of the FPGEE and TOEFL exams.
- An 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 lift and exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally.
- Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Preferred: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and eligibility to immunize.
Location & details#
- Location: Decatur, Illinois.
- 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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