About the role#
This internship provides foreign-trained pharmacy graduates the opportunity to complete required US internship hours. You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to gain the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to prepare for pharmacist licensure exams. This role requires completion of internship hours within 18 months and obtaining pharmacist licensure within 120 days of finishing those hours.
What you'll do#
- Greet customers and assist with pharmacy and front-store questions.
- Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, product selection, counting, and labeling.
- Resolve third-party rejections and manage manual claim forms.
- Maintain pharmacy inventory and assist with putting away drug orders.
- Deliver health care services such as point-of-care testing and immunizations.
- Counsel patients under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Support the pharmacy manager in developing pharmacy support staff.
- Identify business opportunities to drive growth and improve pharmacy performance.
- Perform register transactions and maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA standards.
- Adhere to established pharmacy workflows and regulatory requirements.
What you'll need#
- Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacist degree from a non-US accredited school of pharmacy.
- Successful completion of the FPGEE and TOEFL.
- An 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 attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Ability to lift and exert up to 20 lbs occasionally and 10 lbs frequently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
- Eligibility to immunize is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: South Dennis, Massachusetts.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full time.
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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