Internship

Foreign Pharmacy Grad – International Pharmacy Intern

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CVS Pharmacy

CVS Pharmacy

10,001+ employees

Retail pharmacy and healthcare services provider

Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$30Hourly

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

North Adams, MA, USA

Active Pharmacy Intern license required in Vermont.

Category
Physicians & Surgeons
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Customer Service
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or General Equivalent Development (GED)
  • Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent Pharmacist degree from a Non-US accredited school of pharmacy
  • active Pharmacy Intern license in state where district is located
  • Eligibility to immunize
  • Foreign Graduate from a Non-US Accredited college or school of pharmacy prior to beginning Non-US Accredited Foreign Graduate Training Program at CVS
  • Pharmacist licensure in the state in which the position is based within 120 days of completion of US Intern hours
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Responsibilities
  • Greet each customer in a courteous and professional manner both in-store and at the drive thru window
  • Assist all pharmacy and front store customers with their questions and concerns
  • Answer telephone with a warm and friendly greeting
  • Request additional help and work with others to find solutions when needed to maximize customer satisfaction
  • Remove obstacles to make customers’ experiences easier when possible
  • Perform approved register transactions including cash, check and charge, bagging merchandise upon completion of sale
  • Engage with customers and seek ways to create heartfelt, personalized moments during their visits
  • Maintain customer/patient confidentiality according to HIPAA and company standards
  • Communicate with customer/patient while protecting their confidential drug information
  • Comply with all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations
  • Comply with all CVS policy and standard operations procedures (SOPs) at all times
  • Meet requirements for state and federal licensure within an appropriate timeframe
  • Adhere to CVS workflow and ensure standards are maintained at all times
  • Process prescriptions including translation of SIG codes, product selection, counting and measuring drugs, capping, and uncapping vials and bottles; labeling all prescriptions
  • Resolve third party rejections and complete any manual claim forms
  • Perform all prescription pick-up procedures, in adherence of CVS policy and procedures
  • Access, input and retrieve any necessary information to/from the workstation
  • Maintain in-stock by ensuring all inventory management policies and procedures are followed utilizing appropriate report(s) to maintain replenishment as needed
  • Assist with putting away drug orders (except Clls) as permitted by law
  • Deliver additional health care services as allowable by state regulation, individual certification, and as directed by pharmacy leadership team, including but not limited to point-of-care and/or swab-and-send testing, immunization preparation and/or delivery, etc.
  • Support supervising pharmacist in furtherance of dispensing drugs, reviewing prescriptions, and monitoring compliance
  • Offer to counsel and direct customer to pharmacist if necessary
  • Field any medical questions when appropriate
  • Communicate and interact with all healthcare professionals to provide optimal care
  • When applicable, solicit information on a customer’s medical history to give appropriate medical advice
  • Practice and develop duties performed by pharmacists according to law
  • Communicate with Field Management and Corporate as needed
  • Participate in all required store operational meetings
  • Support maintaining a clean, organized, and professional pharmacy department, according to CVS standards
  • Support scheduling activities according to the needs of the business and workflow model
  • Coordinate/implement the training and development of Pharmacy Support Staff
  • Recognize others and celebrate success
  • Complete all required training programs

CVS Health operates a large network of retail pharmacies and walk-in medical clinics across the United States, providing a variety of health-related products and services. Their pharmacies offer prescription medications, over-the-counter health products, beauty items, and general merchandise. CVS Health also includes a pharmacy benefits manager that serves over 75 million plan members and a senior pharmacy care business that assists more than one million patients each year. This integrated approach allows CVS Health to deliver affordable health management solutions, improving access to quality care and health outcomes while helping to lower overall healthcare costs. Unlike many competitors, CVS Health combines retail pharmacy services with clinical care and pharmacy benefits management, making it a significant player in the healthcare sector with a goal of supporting individuals on their journey to better health.

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Founded

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Growth & Insights
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The availability of updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines at CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic locations nationwide positions the company as a key player in public health initiatives.
  • The Health Zones funding and collaboration with local organizations in Fresno highlight CVS Pharmacy's role in improving community health outcomes.
  • The introduction of a new store brand for snacks, beverages, and groceries could attract a broader customer base and increase in-store sales.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in the retail pharmacy sector is intense, with major players like Walgreens and Rite Aid posing significant challenges.
  • The expansion into grocery and snack products may dilute CVS Pharmacy's brand identity as a healthcare provider.

What makes CVS Pharmacy unique

  • CVS Pharmacy's integration of digital tools for scheduling vaccinations and accepting walk-ins offers a seamless and convenient experience for customers, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The company's Health Zones initiative, which focuses on community health and access to healthy food, demonstrates a commitment to social responsibility that goes beyond traditional pharmacy services.
  • CVS Pharmacy's recent launch of a new store brand for snacks, beverages, and groceries diversifies its product offerings, making it a one-stop shop for consumers.

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