Staff Pharmacist , PMEL

Staff Pharmacist – PMEL (Full Time)

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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. We reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels, and more than 300,000 purpose‑driven colleagues, caring for people wherever, whenever, and however they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient, and more compassionate.

The Pharmacy Manager Emerging Leader (PMEL) plays a critical role in cultivating a culture of excellence in our retail pharmacy by acting as a role model, demonstrating genuine care, and setting the bar for the pharmacy team while developing leadership skills in preparation for increased responsibility. As a PMEL you will build upon your skills and responsibilities as a Staff or District Support Pharmacist and complete a self‑paced training roadmap that prepares you to lead a pharmacy independently.

The program typically takes 3‑6 months to complete.

• Live our purpose by improving patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices.
• Take direction from the Pharmacy Manager and oversee the pharmacy as their proxy during bench shifts without overlap, strengthening performance measures through coaching and follow‑up.
• Assume Pharmacy Manager’s day‑to‑day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist‑on‑duty.
• Support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following and directing the team to follow pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails at every workstation.
• Contribute to positive patient experiences by showing empathy, coaching the team, and resolving insurance or medication issues proactively.
• Offer and deliver immunizations to keep patients healthy; engage Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
• Manage pharmacy inventory, coaching the team on best practices and protecting cold‑chain products.
• Ensure pharmacy operations comply with state Board of Pharmacy regulations and promptly address issues with the Pharmacy Manager or Rx DL.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs; support the Pharmacy Manager by writing schedules and ensuring compliance with state and local requirements.
• Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, pursue continuing education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge to better support patients.
• Support access to care and improve outcomes through pharmacist‑delivered clinical care (e.g., COVID/Flu, hormonal contraception) where permissible.
• Understand and comply with all federal and state laws, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies related to patient safety and controlled substances.

• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Attention and Focus:
  • Concentrate on tasks for extended periods.
  • Pivot quickly from one task to another to meet patient and business needs.
  • Confirm prescription information and label accuracy to ensure patient safety.
• Customer Service and Team Orientation:
  • Actively look for ways to help people in a friendly manner.
  • Notice and understand patients’ reactions and respond appropriately.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  • Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues.
  • Utilize active listening, give full attention, ask questions, and avoid inappropriate interruptions.
  • Provide clear and actionable direction, coaching, and feedback to the pharmacy team.
• Mathematical Reasoning:
  • Use math to solve problems such as determining total tablets, day’s supply, or number of bottles needed.
• Issue Resolution:
  • Identify challenging interactions and choose the best course of action among options.
• Physical Demands:
  • Be mobile, remain upright for extended periods, lift and move items, reach overhead, and perform repetitive finger tasks.
  • Lift up to 20 lbs occasionally; frequently lift up to 10 lbs; regularly move objects with negligible force.
  • Exert precision in adjusting…