About the role#
This internship provides a path for foreign-trained pharmacists to complete required US internship hours. You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to gain experience in retail pharmacy operations. The program requires completion of internship hours within 18 months and obtaining pharmacist licensure within 120 days of finishing those hours.
What you'll do#
- Ensure a safe and effective retail pharmacy environment.
- Adopt and manage patient care programs to keep customers healthy.
- Greet customers and assist with pharmacy or front store questions.
- Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes and selecting products.
- Counsel patients under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Support the pharmacy manager in motivating and developing support staff.
- Identify business opportunities and solutions to drive pharmacy growth.
- Coordinate and implement training for pharmacy support staff.
- Lead with heart by displaying empathy to patients, customers, and colleagues.
What you'll need#
- Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent degree from a non-US accredited school of pharmacy.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Active pharmacy intern license in the state where the district is located.
- Successful completion of the FPGEE and TOEFL exams.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
- Ability to lift and exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and up to 10 lbs. frequently.
Location & details#
- Location: Flatwoods, Kentucky.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, 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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