About the role#
As a Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate, you will complete your required US internship hours to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for pharmacist licensure. This role is designed for individuals who have earned a pharmacy degree outside of the US and are looking to build a career in retail pharmacy. You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to ensure patient safety and maintain an effective pharmacy environment. You are expected to complete your internship within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where you are based within 120 days of finishing your US intern hours.
What you'll do#
- Ensure patient safety and maintain regulatory compliance within the pharmacy.
- Process prescriptions, including the translation of SIG codes, labeling, and resolving third-party rejections.
- Manage pharmacy inventory, workflow, and quality assurance.
- Provide customer service by greeting patients, answering questions, and performing register transactions.
- Counsel patients under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Prepare and deliver immunizations and perform point-of-care or swab-and-send testing.
- Support the pharmacy manager in motivating staff, identifying business growth opportunities, and coordinating training for pharmacy support staff.
- Participate in store operational meetings and maintain a clean, organized department.
What you'll need#
- A Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacy degree from a non-US accredited school.
- Successful completion of the FPGEE and TOEFL exams.
- An active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
- A High School Diploma or GED.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Eligibility to immunize.
- Ability to lift and move objects up to 20 lbs.
- Availability to work a schedule that includes nights and weekends.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Work Modality: On-site
- 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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