Pharmacy Manager

About the role

At CVS Health, Pharmacy Managers play a critical role in cultivating a culture of excellence in their respective pharmacies. They lead and develop a pharmacy team that provides exceptional patient care by promoting best practices and leading through change while identifying and addressing performance opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Living our purpose by helping to manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices
• Overseeing the pharmacy team during bench shifts, including strengthening pharmacy performance measures through effective coaching and consistent follow-up of pharmacy team members
• Supporting 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
• Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care, and coaching the pharmacy team to do the same: demonstrating compassionate care, collaborating with the patient’s total healthcare team, 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—and coaching the pharmacy team to follow—all inventory best practices, with a special focus on protecting cold chain products for our patients and our business
• 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/as needed
• Partnering with the Store Manager to maintain a healthy talent pipeline of cross-trained colleagues willing to work in the pharmacy, and ensuring that cross-trained colleagues are on-track for timely completion of all required training for licensure
• Overseeing Staff Pharmacists and District Support Pharmacists (DPSs) (where applicable), managing performance through direct observation, peer and team feedback, and/or validation of 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 writing of 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 (including but not limited to company-required trainings and CMEs); 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 complying with controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, to protect patient privacy and security, and to maintain a safe and inclusive workplace for our colleagues

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacist License in the state where the Store is located
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI)
• Not on the DEA Excluded Parties list

Skills

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

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and more. The typical pay range for this role is $65.00 - $85.00. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.