About the role#
As a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate, you will complete your required US internship hours to build upon your existing education. You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for pharmacist licensure. This role requires the successful completion of all internship hours within 18 months and obtaining pharmacist licensure within 120 days of completing those hours.
What you'll do#
- Ensure a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment.
- Perform patient safety, quality assurance, and regulatory tasks.
- Process prescriptions, including SIG code translation, product selection, and labeling.
- Resolve third-party rejections and complete manual claim forms.
- Manage inventory and store workflow.
- Provide customer service, including register transactions and drive-thru assistance.
- Counsel patients under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Support the pharmacy manager in motivating and developing staff.
- Participate in store operational meetings and complete all required training programs.
What you'll need#
- Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent degree from a non-US accredited school of pharmacy.
- Successful completion of FPGEE and TOEFL examinations.
- Active pharmacy intern license in the state where the district is located.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work a schedule that includes nights and weekends.
- Ability to lift and exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and 10 lbs. frequently.
Location & details#
- Location: Raymore, Missouri.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- 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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