Pharmacist Manager, CVS Health

CVS Health

Location:
United States, Troy

Category:
Pharmacy

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

65.00 - 82.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. Our Pharmacy Managers play a critical role in cultivating a culture of excellence in their respective pharmacy by acting as a role model for all, demonstrating genuine care, and setting the bar for their pharmacy team.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and develop a pharmacy team that provides exceptional patient care
Promote best practices and lead through change while identifying and addressing performance opportunities
Support novel program awareness, onboard newly hired pharmacy team members, and recognize colleagues for their success
Exhibit best practices when working the bench, including quarterbacking the team, providing patients with meaningful counseling, and abiding by all legal and regulatory guidelines
Direct and effective management of their pharmacy team
Help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices
Oversee the pharmacy team during bench shifts, including strengthening pharmacy performance measures through effective coaching and consistent follow-up of pharmacy team members
Support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following—and directing the pharmacy team to follow—pharmacy workflow procedures and utilizing the safety guardrails at every workstation
Contribute to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care, and coaching the pharmacy team to do the same
Proactively offer and deliver immunizations to keep patients healthy
identifying, engaging, and supporting Pharmacy Technicians to learn to immunize
Support the effective management of pharmacy inventory by following—and coaching the pharmacy team to follow—all inventory best practices
Conduct new Technician and Pharmacist onboarding for the store and district, including training on CVS workflow
Ensure pharmacy operations are fully compliant with state Board of Pharmacy regulations at all times
Partner with the Store Manager to maintain a healthy talent pipeline of cross-trained colleagues willing to work in the pharmacy
Oversee Staff Pharmacists and District Support Pharmacists (DPSs) (where applicable), managing performance through direct observation, peer and team feedback, and/or validation of results
Deliver annual performance reviews and closing gaps as needed
Remain flexible for both scheduling and business needs, while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic
Write or appropriately delegate and oversee the writing of the pharmacy schedule
Regularly review business reporting for operational insights and developing action plans to close gaps
Establish a culture of safety, empowerment, and inclusion so the pharmacy team feels valued
Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills for the job as the industry evolves
Support access to care and help to improve patient outcomes through pharmacist delivered clinical care such as testing and prescribing services
Understand and comply with all relevant federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles

Requirements:

Active Pharmacist License in the state where the Store is located
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Not on the DEA Excluded Parties list
1-2 years of experience as a Pharmacist
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe
Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time
Ability to pivot quickly from one task to another to meet patient and business needs
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy, ensuring patient safety
Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
Notice and understand patients' reactions, and respond appropriately
Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues
Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what others are saying
Ability to use math to solve a problem, such as determining the total number of tablets to dispense
Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action
Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
Lift, scan, and bag items
Reach overhead
stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items
Move fingers repetitively
picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items
Control precision
quickly adjust machines to exact positions
Stoop to a considerable degree, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
Occasionally lift of up to 20 lbs. and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force
Frequently lift of up to 10 lbs. and/or exert up to 10 lbs. of force
Consistently lift and/or exert a negligible amount of force to move objects
Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately
Have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
Lead by example and set a positive tone for the team
Delegate tasks, empower team members, and foster a collaborative work environment
Motivate and inspire team members to adhere to standards and achieve high performance
Apply problem-solving skills to address challenges and find innovative solutions
Adaptability and accountability to navigate changing circumstances and take ownership
Coach, reinforce, encourage, provide feedback to, discipline, and/or terminate pharmacy team members

Nice to have:

Completion of the CVS Pharmacy Manager Emerging Leader (PM-EL) program
3-5 years of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
Ability to work in the home store, and across the market in other locations, to meet business need

What we offer:

Affordable medical plan options
401(k) plan (including matching company contributions)
Employee stock purchase plan
Wellness screenings
Tobacco cessation and weight management programs
Confidential counseling and financial coaching
Paid time off
Flexible work schedules
Family leave
Dependent care resources
Colleague assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Retiree medical access

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 14, 2025

Expiration:
December 31, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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