Staff Pharmacist Full Time, PMEL

CVS Health • Lake Worth, FL

3d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Manager Emerging Leader (PMEL) develops leadership skills and competencies in preparation for a Pharmacy Manager role while continuing to work as a Staff or District Support Pharmacist. The position completes a self-paced training roadmap combining virtual and hands-on learning, typically within 3–6 months for most Pharmacy Manager candidates, depending on prior leadership experience. During this development, the PMEL delivers patient care, models company values, and serves as a role model, mentor, and guide for the pharmacy team.

The PMEL supports the home-store Pharmacy Manager by demonstrating pharmacy best practices, coordinating the team during bench shifts, counseling patients, and following legal, regulatory, and workplace requirements. As readiness grows, the PMEL takes on greater responsibility for pharmacy management and operations, including serving as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts without overlap and assuming day-to-day duties when the primary pharmacist on duty. The role supports safe prescription fulfillment, positive patient experiences, immunization delivery, inventory management, regulatory compliance, scheduling, clinical services, and a safe, inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience as a Staff or District Support Pharmacist.
• 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.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks and shift quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Customer-service and teamwork skills, including the ability to respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.
• Active listening skills and ability to provide clear, actionable direction, coaching, and feedback.
• Mathematical reasoning skills for prescription calculations, including quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to complete the physical demands of the role, including remaining upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, stretching, stooping, and repetitive finger movements; and performing work requiring close visual acuity.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds and frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to accurately express and exchange detailed information verbally and receive detailed information through oral communication.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
• Ability to work at other locations across the market as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Complete a self-paced, collaborative training roadmap with virtual and hands-on learning experiences to prepare for independently leading a pharmacy.
• Deliver patient care, model company values, and serve as a role model, mentor, and guide for the pharmacy team.
• Support the home-store Pharmacy Manager by demonstrating best practices while working the bench, coordinating the team, counseling patients, and following legal, regulatory, and workplace requirements.
• Help manage and improve 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.
• Coach and follow up with pharmacy team members to strengthen pharmacy performance measures, and provide the Pharmacy Manager with feedback on team performance as needed.
• Assume the 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 pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
• Promote positive patient experiences through empathetic care, collaboration with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactive resolution of insurance or medication issues.
• Offer and deliver immunizations and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
• Manage pharmacy inventory according to best practices, with special attention to protecting cold-chain products.
• Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to maintain compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations and promptly escalate issues or concerns.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs; support schedule writing when directed and ensure compliance with scheduling requirements.
• Maintain clinical and technical skills, complete required training and continuing medical education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
• Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services, including testing and prescribing services where permitted.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and company policies, including requirements for controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping, patient privacy and security, and workplace safety and inclusion.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• 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, based on eligibility
• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay

What This Job Offers

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