Retail Pharmacy Resident

Overview

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.

CVS Health offers a Retail Pharmacy Residency Program to prepare pharmacists for advanced roles in community pharmacy practice and to equip pharmacists with skills and knowledge for a dynamic, patient-centered setting.

• Duration and Structure:
  The program typically spans one year and provides rotations across retail pharmacy practice, aiming to be immersive and well-rounded.
• Clinical and Operational Focus:
  Training in clinical and operational aspects of pharmacy management, including medication therapy management, immunizations, health screenings, and patient care services.
• Patient-Centered Care:
  Emphasis on collaborating with healthcare teams, effective communication with patients, and optimizing medication therapy outcomes.
• Preceptorship and Mentorship:
  Guidance from experienced preceptors and mentors to support professional growth.
• Pharmacy Leadership:
  Exposure to pharmacy management, staff development, and operational efficiency in a retail setting.
• Quality Improvement Projects:
  Residents undertake projects to enhance patient care, efficiency, or community outreach.
• Professional Development:
  Seminars, workshops, and conferences to stay current with pharmacy practice advancements.
• Networking and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Opportunities to collaborate with other healthcare professionals within the CVS Health network.
• Pharmacy Services Expansion:
  Exposure to expanded services such as point-of-care testing and chronic care management.
• Comprehensive Evaluation: A rigorous evaluation process to assess competence and readiness for independent practice.

Overall, the program aims to cultivate well-rounded, highly skilled pharmacists who can thrive in retail pharmacy while contributing to improved patient outcomes and community health.

• You must have applied to this specific program in PhORCAS to be considered for this position
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  D graduate of a U.S. accredited program prior to beginning Post-Graduate Training Program at CVS Health
• Pharmacist licensure in the state of Texas within 90 days of hire date

• Background in community pharmacy practice with interest in organizational leadership
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Professionalism and maturity
• Ability to travel to clinical sites, training programs, and professional meetings
• CVS Health internship or rotation experience

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  D graduate of a U.S. accredited program prior to beginning Post-Graduate Training Program at CVS Health

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Full time

The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is $30.00 - $42.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great Benefits For Great People. We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• 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 addressing different needs and preferences, including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and other benefits depending on eligibility.

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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 03/18/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.