Pharmacy Manager, Store 08779

CVS Health • Carson City, NV

12d • $65 - $85

About The Position

CVS Health is seeking a Pharmacy Manager to lead and develop a pharmacy team that provides exceptional patient care. The manager serves as a role model, promotes best practices, leads through change, identifies performance opportunities, supports awareness of new programs, onboards colleagues, and recognizes team achievements. The role also involves working at the pharmacy bench, counseling patients, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

The Pharmacy Manager directly manages pharmacy operations and team performance, supporting safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, immunization delivery, inventory management, and compliance with state and federal requirements. The manager partners with the Store Manager on talent development, oversees pharmacists and applicable district support pharmacists, manages scheduling and performance reviews, and uses business reporting to develop action plans. The manager fosters an inclusive, psychologically safe team and maintains clinical and technical skills as the industry evolves. Pharmacist-delivered clinical services, such as testing and prescribing where permitted, are also part of supporting patient access and outcomes.

The role requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and completion of required training within designated timeframes. It includes physical activities such as standing or remaining upright for extended periods, handling and lifting items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work. The position is full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $65.00–$85.00 per hour, and the position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. Eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources.

Requirements

• Active pharmacist license in the state where the store is located.
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Must not be on the DEA Excluded Parties list.
• 1–2 years of experience as a Pharmacist.
• Ability to concentrate, shift between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Ability to provide friendly assistance, recognize patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and accurately conveying instructions.
• Ability to use mathematics for prescription calculations, including quantities and days’ supply.
• Ability to identify challenging interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to remain upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach and stoop; perform repetitive finger tasks; and handle close visual work.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
• Ability to communicate and receive detailed information orally.
• Leadership skills, including delegation, team motivation, collaboration, problem-solving, adaptability, accountability, and providing feedback or corrective action.

Nice To Haves

• 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 other locations across the market to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support the pharmacy team in delivering safe, appropriate, and compassionate patient care.
• Oversee pharmacy team performance during bench shifts through coaching, observation, and consistent follow-up.
• Ensure prescription fulfillment follows workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
• Counsel patients, collaborate with their healthcare teams, and proactively resolve insurance or medication issues.
• Offer and deliver immunizations and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
• Manage pharmacy inventory according to best practices, including protection of cold-chain products.
• Onboard and train new Technicians and Pharmacists for the store and district, and track completion of required training and licensure.
• Ensure pharmacy operations comply with state Board of Pharmacy regulations and escalate concerns to the Rx DL as needed.
• Partner with the Store Manager to maintain a pipeline of cross-trained colleagues and support their training and licensure progress.
• Oversee Staff Pharmacists and applicable District Support Pharmacists, manage performance, conduct annual reviews, and address performance gaps.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs; write or delegate and oversee preparation of the pharmacy schedule.
• Review business reporting and develop action plans addressing workflow, service, patient care, and compliance gaps.
• Build a safe, inclusive, empowering team culture and invite feedback, taking relevant action.
• Maintain clinical and technical skills through required training, continuing medical education, and other learning opportunities.
• Support pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing where permissible, and empower the team to provide holistic care.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and company policies, including controlled-substance, privacy, security, and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within designated timeframes.
• Lead by example, delegate work, motivate colleagues, solve problems, adapt to changing circumstances, and coach, encourage, discipline, or terminate team members as appropriate.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting colleagues’ and families’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed