About the role#
This internship program is designed for foreign pharmacy graduates to complete their required US internship hours. You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to build your professional knowledge and skills in a retail pharmacy setting. This is a full-time, on-site role that requires completion of all internship requirements within 18 months and pharmacist licensure within 120 days of finishing your intern hours.
What you'll do#
- Deliver patient care, practice management, leadership, and education.
- Ensure a safe and effective pharmacy environment while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
- Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, product selection, counting, and labeling.
- Resolve third-party rejections and manage inventory.
- Counsel patients under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Deliver health care services such as point-of-care testing and immunizations.
- Greet customers, assist with questions, and perform register transactions.
- Support the pharmacy manager in motivating and developing pharmacy support staff.
- Identify business opportunities and solutions to drive performance.
- Communicate with field management and participate in operational meetings.
What you'll need#
- Doctorate or equivalent degree from a non-US accredited school of pharmacy.
- Active pharmacy intern license in the state where the district is located.
- Successful completion of FPGEE and TOEFL exams.
- Strong communication, presentation, and active listening skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to immunize once state regulations are met.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Ability to lift and exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and 10 lbs. frequently.
- Skills in emotional intelligence, time management, and conflict resolution.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Compensation: Paid
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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