About the role#
As a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate, you will complete your required US internship hours to build upon your existing pharmacist education. This role is designed to develop your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a retail pharmacy setting. You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to deliver patient care, manage pharmacy operations, and prepare for required pharmacist licensure exams. Please note that you are required to complete your internship within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure within 120 days of completing your required hours.
What you'll do#
- Ensure a safe and effective pharmacy environment while maintaining patient confidentiality according to HIPAA standards.
- Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, product selection, labeling, and resolving third-party rejections.
- Support the pharmacy manager in motivating and developing pharmacy support staff.
- Identify business opportunities to drive growth and improve pharmacy performance.
- Greet customers in a professional manner and perform register transactions.
- Maintain inventory levels by following company policies and procedures.
- Counsel patients under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and interact with healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
- Adopt and manage patient care programs to support customer health.
What you'll need#
- 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.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Physical ability to lift and exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
- Eligibility to immunize is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbus, Ohio.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
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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