About the role#
As a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate, you will complete your required US internship hours to prepare for a career as a licensed pharmacist. You will work under the direction of a preceptor, following a structured learning plan to apply your clinical knowledge to real-world practice. This is a full-time, on-site role where you will contribute to pharmacy operations while developing your leadership and business skills. You must complete your internship within 18 months and obtain pharmacist licensure in Maryland within 120 days of finishing your hours.
What you'll do#
- Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures at all workstations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Provide personalized patient service, including counseling, fielding medical questions, and obtaining medical histories under pharmacist supervision.
- Handle telephonic prescriptions and coordinate with prescribers to clarify orders or facilitate changes.
- Perform inventory tasks such as processing deliveries, cycle counts, and managing returns-to-stock.
- Coach and mentor pharmacy team members, share best practices, and contribute to a high-performing team.
- Deliver patient services like immunizations and point-of-care testing where permitted, including monitoring for adverse reactions and documenting patient information.
- Remain flexible with scheduling, including nights and weekends, and travel to other stores in the market as needed.
What you'll need#
- Graduation from a non-US-accredited college or school of pharmacy and FPGEC certification.
- Valid intern or technician licensure as required by the state.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot between responsibilities, and maintain accuracy in prescription labeling.
- Strong communication skills, including active listening and the ability to interact effectively with patients and colleagues.
- Mathematical proficiency for solving prescription-dispensing problems.
- Physical ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods, reach overhead, stoop, and lift up to 20 lbs.
- Preferred: 1+ years of experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings.
- Preferred: Ability to become immunization certified and proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Location & details#
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
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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