About the role#
This internship provides a structured path for foreign-trained pharmacists to complete their required US internship hours. You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to develop your clinical skills, practice management abilities, and leadership experience. The goal is to prepare you for full pharmacist licensure in the United States while delivering care to patients in a retail pharmacy setting.
What you'll do#
- Ensure a safe and effective pharmacy environment by focusing on patient safety, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.
- Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, selecting products, counting and measuring drugs, and labeling.
- Manage pharmacy workflow and inventory to maintain efficient operations.
- Resolve third-party rejections and handle manual claim forms.
- Provide customer service by greeting patients, answering questions, and performing register transactions.
- Support the pharmacy manager in developing staff and identifying opportunities to improve pharmacy performance.
- Counsel patients under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and assist with immunization preparation or delivery.
- Lead team efforts to promote a culture of care and enthusiasm.
What you'll need#
- A Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent degree from a non-US accredited school of pharmacy.
- Successful completion of the FPGEE and TOEFL examinations.
- An active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
- A High School Diploma or GED.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Availability for regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
- The physical ability to lift and exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and up to 10 lbs. frequently.
- You must complete your required US internship hours within 18 months and obtain state pharmacist licensure within 120 days of completing those hours.
Location & details#
- Location: Garwood, New Jersey.
- This is a full-time, on-site, paid position.
- The role operates on a rolling basis.
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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