About the role#
As a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate, you will complete your required US Internship hours while working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This role focuses on building your professional knowledge, skills, and abilities within a retail pharmacy environment. You will be expected to complete all internship requirements within 18 months and obtain your pharmacist licensure in the state where you are based within 120 days of finishing your hours.
What you'll do#
- Ensure a safe and effective pharmacy environment by following all regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards.
- Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, and labeling vials.
- Resolve third-party rejections and manage pharmacy inventory to maintain stock levels.
- Greet customers, answer the telephone, and perform register transactions with a professional and friendly demeanor.
- Support the pharmacy manager by developing support staff, identifying business opportunities, and facilitating a positive team culture.
- Adopt and manage patient care programs and offer counseling under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Communicate with healthcare professionals, field management, and corporate offices as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional pharmacy department.
What you'll need#
- Doctorate (PharmD) 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 the FPGEE and TOEFL exams.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong communication, active listening, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work a schedule that includes nights and weekends.
- Physical ability to lift and exert up to 20 lbs occasionally, 10 lbs frequently, and perform overhead lifting.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Simi Valley, California.
- This is a full-time, on-site position.
- Employment is contingent upon completing internship hours within 18 months and obtaining pharmacist licensure within 120 days of completion.
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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