District Leader, RX Montgomery/Dothan, AL

CVS Health • Montgomery, AL

93d • $155,000 - $240,000

About The Position

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. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. The District Leader, Rx plays a critical role in cultivating a culture of clinical and business excellence in retail pharmacies across their market. With clinical and business oversight of up to 18 retail pharmacies and an average team headcount of 200 reports, the District Leader, Rx has ultimate responsibility for patient safety and business success in their market. An inspiring coach and leader of people, the District Leader, Rx is focused on building and developing a team of Pharmacy Managers who grow the business through their consistent delivery of unparalleled care and patient connection. Specifically, the District Leader, Rx partners with and coaches their team to deliver on the core business with excellence, embrace change in an evolving healthcare ecosystem, and launch new products, programs, and services to keep our communities healthy. A licensed Pharmacist themselves, the District Leader, Rx brings deep knowledge of pharmacy workflow and clinical programs to help their teams identify and address performance opportunities, grow the top-line through the delivery of clinical services, and abide by all legal and regulatory guidelines with safety of our colleagues and patients top of mind. A model for all CVS Retail Pharmacists and Technicians, the District Leader, Rx also lives our Heart At Work behaviors, and sets the bar for Pharmacy Managers by their examples.

Requirements

• Active Pharmacist license in the state where the district is located
• Internal candidates must be accepted into the EL program
• 5+ years as a practicing Pharmacist, ideally within a retail setting
• Completion of our LEARNRx program within 120 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• PharmD preferred
• Preference is for internal candidates to have completed the EL program curriculum up through the EL Summit
• 3+ years of experience as a multi-unit manager
• 1+ year of experience in CVS Retail store or field role(s)
• 8 to 10 years work experience

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain a healthy Pharmacist talent pipeline, including overseeing the development of interns, recruitment of new grads, and career progression for float and staff Pharmacists to maintain a strong Pharmacy Manager bench
• Set the District talent agenda for hourly colleagues (i.e. Technicians), including oversight to ensure an appropriate staffing pipeline, District-level succession planning for key roles (e.g. Tech Plus and Tech Team Leader), and partnering with front store field leadership to cultivate cross-trained colleagues and total-store staffing where appropriate
• Set and communicate District priorities, based on Corporate and Regional direction; ensure Pharmacy Managers understand the 'why' behind new initiatives and are able to engage their teams to embrace change
• Conduct regular formal and informal check-ins with all Pharmacy Managers to track progress against business and developmental goals
• Improve District-level pharmacy performance measures (e.g. workflow, service, inventory management, patient care, etc.) by coaching Pharmacy Managers to identify and address root-cause barriers to success
• Oversee patient safety and provide regulatory oversight; ensure the highest level of integrity when it comes to reporting and investigating patient safety and/or drug loss incidents
• Grow the business through active pursuit and engagement with acquisitions, file buys, new stores, and remodels
• Develop and execute business plans and strategies to deliver on all business performance measures, e.g. P&L, scripts-to-budget, inventory management, payroll management, asset protection accountabilities, etc.
• Actively review business reports to derive insights about District pharmacy performance; utilize metrics as a tool to diagnose root cause and inform the creation of action plans
• Develop a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and business trends, using this information to proactively plan for risk and capitalize on opportunities
• Set, communicate and execute on market goals
• Engage pharmacy teams to deliver against new and existing programs and services with excellence
• Champion differentiated customer service and personally close out any escalated customer service issues
• Triage and address any emergent issues in the market, e.g. theft, extreme weather, no-shows, Board of Pharmacy visits, etc.
• Ensure all pharmacies are ready for inventories, internal/external audits, and other regular activities requiring planning and preparation for success
• Ensure compliance with all community responsibility activities
• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and relevant federal, state, and local laws pertaining to pharmacy and pharmacy personnel
• Provide market-specific input to development of the local acquisition and real estate strategy; implement the local real estate strategy and provide acquisition support
• Identify file buy and acquisition leads, cultivating relationships with competitors and ensuring retention of file buy assets

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• 401K with a company match
• Generous employee discount at all CVS stores
• Affordable medical plan options
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees