About the role#
This is a full-time, on-site internship for foreign pharmacy graduates looking to complete their required US internship hours. You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to provide patient care and support pharmacy operations. This role is designed to build your knowledge and skills, preparing you for pharmacist licensure in the United States.
What you'll do#
- Ensure a safe, effective, and compliant retail pharmacy environment.
- Process prescriptions, including translating SIG codes, labeling, and resolving third-party rejections.
- Manage patient care programs and counsel patients under direct pharmacist supervision.
- Support the pharmacy manager in developing staff and maintaining inventory management policies.
- Perform register transactions and assist with putting away drug orders.
- Maintain regulatory requirements, quality assurance, and patient confidentiality.
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 exams.
- An active Pharmacy Intern license in the state where the district is located.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to lift and exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally.
- You must complete your required US internship hours within 18 months.
- You must obtain pharmacist licensure in the state where the position is based within 120 days of completing your internship hours.
Location & details#
- Location: Westerville, Ohio.
- Employment Type: 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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