About the role#
As a foreign-trained pharmacist, this program provides the opportunity to complete your required US internship hours. You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to build upon your existing education, develop professional skills, and prepare for pharmacist licensure. This is a full-time, on-site position where you will gain experience in patient care, practice management, and leadership within a retail pharmacy setting.
What you'll do#
- Ensure a safe and effective pharmacy environment while maintaining regulatory compliance and patient confidentiality.
- Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, product selection, counting, and labeling.
- Resolve third-party rejections and manage pharmacy inventory.
- Greet customers, assist with questions, and perform register transactions.
- Counsel patients under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Support the pharmacy manager in motivating and developing pharmacy support staff.
- Adopt and manage patient care programs to improve health outcomes.
- Identify business opportunities and implement solutions to drive pharmacy performance.
- Coordinate the training and development of pharmacy support staff.
What you'll need#
- A Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent degree from a non-US accredited school of pharmacy.
- An active pharmacy intern license in the state where the position is located.
- A high school diploma or GED.
- Ability to obtain pharmacist licensure in the state of practice within 120 days of completing US intern hours.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Ability to lift and exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and up to 10 lbs. frequently.
Location & details#
- Location: Tennessee, United States.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Note: Completion of the internship is required within 18 months.
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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