CVS Health
Job Purpose And Summary
At CVS Health we focus on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work. We help people navigate the health care system by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health.
As a Pharmacy Manager you will lead and develop a pharmacy team that provides exceptional patient care by promoting best practices, leading through change and identifying and addressing performance opportunities. You will support novel program awareness, onboard newly hired pharmacy team members and recognize colleagues for their success while consistently exhibiting best practices when working the bench, providing patients with meaningful counseling and abiding by all legal and regulatory guidelines.
Core Responsibilities
Living our purpose by managing and improving patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling and immunizing practices.
Overseeing the pharmacy team during bench shifts, strengthening pharmacy performance measures through effective coaching and consistent follow‑up of pharmacy team members.
Supporting safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by directing the pharmacy team to follow pharmacy workflow procedures and utilizing safety guardrails at every workstation.
Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care, coaching the pharmacy team to do the same and proactively resolving insurance and/or medication issues.
Proactively offering and delivering immunizations to keep patients healthy; identifying, engaging and supporting Pharmacy Technicians to learn to immunize.
Supporting the effective management of pharmacy inventory by following all inventory best practices, with a special focus on protecting cold chain products.
Conducting new Technician and Pharmacist onboarding for the store and district, including training on CVS workflow and ensuring all trainees are on‑track for timely completion of required training and/or licensure.
Ensuring pharmacy operations are fully compliant with state Board of Pharmacy regulations at all times; escalating issues or concerns to the Rx DL for additional support if necessary.
Partnering with the Store Manager to maintain a healthy talent pipeline of cross‑trained colleagues willing to work in the pharmacy and ensuring they are on‑track for timely completion of all required training for licensure.
Overseeing Staff Pharmacists and District Support Pharmacists (where applicable), managing performance through direct observation, peer and team feedback, and/or validating results; delivering annual performance reviews and closing gaps as needed.
Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs while contributing to a safe, inclusive and engaging team dynamic; writing or appropriately delegating and overseeing the pharmacy schedule.
Regularly reviewing business reporting for operational insights and developing action plans to close gaps, including but not limited to workflow, service, patient care and compliance.
Establishing a culture of safety, empowerment and inclusion so the pharmacy team feels valued; building psychological safety by opening the door for feedback and taking relevant action.
Maintaining relevant clinical and technical skills for the job as the industry evolves, actively seeking opportunities to expand knowledge to better support patients.
Supporting access to care and helping to improve patient outcomes through pharmacist delivered clinical care such as testing and prescribing services (e.g., COVID/Flu, Hormonal Contraception, etc.) where permissible; empowering the pharmacy team to provide holistic care at every step in the patient care journey.
Understanding and complying with all relevant federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles; complying with CVS Health policies and procedures to help support patient safety and maintaining a safe and inclusive workplace for our colleagues.
Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Benefits
Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions) and an employee stock purchase plan.
No‑cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
Salary Range $65.00 – $82.00 per hour. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short‑term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/12/2026.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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As a Pharmacy Manager you will lead and develop a pharmacy team that provides exceptional patient care by promoting best practices, leading through change and identifying and addressing performance opportunities. You will support novel program awareness, onboard newly hired pharmacy team members and recognize colleagues for their success while consistently exhibiting best practices when working the bench, providing patients with meaningful counseling and abiding by all legal and regulatory guidelines.
Core Responsibilities
Living our purpose by managing and improving patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling and immunizing practices.
Overseeing the pharmacy team during bench shifts, strengthening pharmacy performance measures through effective coaching and consistent follow‑up of pharmacy team members.
Supporting safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by directing the pharmacy team to follow pharmacy workflow procedures and utilizing safety guardrails at every workstation.
Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care, coaching the pharmacy team to do the same and proactively resolving insurance and/or medication issues.
Proactively offering and delivering immunizations to keep patients healthy; identifying, engaging and supporting Pharmacy Technicians to learn to immunize.
Supporting the effective management of pharmacy inventory by following all inventory best practices, with a special focus on protecting cold chain products.
Conducting new Technician and Pharmacist onboarding for the store and district, including training on CVS workflow and ensuring all trainees are on‑track for timely completion of required training and/or licensure.
Ensuring pharmacy operations are fully compliant with state Board of Pharmacy regulations at all times; escalating issues or concerns to the Rx DL for additional support if necessary.
Partnering with the Store Manager to maintain a healthy talent pipeline of cross‑trained colleagues willing to work in the pharmacy and ensuring they are on‑track for timely completion of all required training for licensure.
Overseeing Staff Pharmacists and District Support Pharmacists (where applicable), managing performance through direct observation, peer and team feedback, and/or validating results; delivering annual performance reviews and closing gaps as needed.
Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs while contributing to a safe, inclusive and engaging team dynamic; writing or appropriately delegating and overseeing the pharmacy schedule.
Regularly reviewing business reporting for operational insights and developing action plans to close gaps, including but not limited to workflow, service, patient care and compliance.
Establishing a culture of safety, empowerment and inclusion so the pharmacy team feels valued; building psychological safety by opening the door for feedback and taking relevant action.
Maintaining relevant clinical and technical skills for the job as the industry evolves, actively seeking opportunities to expand knowledge to better support patients.
Supporting access to care and helping to improve patient outcomes through pharmacist delivered clinical care such as testing and prescribing services (e.g., COVID/Flu, Hormonal Contraception, etc.) where permissible; empowering the pharmacy team to provide holistic care at every step in the patient care journey.
Understanding and complying with all relevant federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles; complying with CVS Health policies and procedures to help support patient safety and maintaining a safe and inclusive workplace for our colleagues.
Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Benefits
Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions) and an employee stock purchase plan.
No‑cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
Salary Range $65.00 – $82.00 per hour. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short‑term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/12/2026.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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