About the role#
As an International Pharmacy Intern, you will complete your required US internship hours to prepare for a career as a Pharmacist. You will work under the direction of a preceptor, following a structured learning plan designed to build your clinical knowledge, business acumen, and leadership skills. You are expected to complete your internship within 18 months and obtain your Pharmacist licensure within 120 days of finishing your required hours.
What you'll do#
- Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at all workstations, including production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
- Provide caring service to patients by showing empathy, answering medical questions, and offering counseling under pharmacist supervision.
- Take telephonic prescriptions from prescribers and clarify medication details.
- Coach and mentor pharmacy team members while sharing best practices.
- Manage basic inventory tasks such as cycle counts, processing deliveries, and handling returns.
- Deliver patient health services, including point-of-care testing and immunizations, where permitted by law.
- Educate patients on vaccines, monitor for adverse reactions, and document patient information.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as company standard operating procedures.
What you'll need#
- Graduation from a non-US accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- FPGEC certification.
- Valid intern or technician licensure, or be in the process of obtaining it.
- 1+ years of work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
- Ability to become immunization certified.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Ability to work in your home store and travel to other locations across the market as needed.
Location & details#
- Location: Fishkill, New York.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
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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