Staff Pharmacist Full Time, PMEL

CVS Health•Lake Worth, FL

4d•$60 - $76

About The Position

The Pharmacy Manager Emerging Leader (PMEL) develops leadership skills and competencies in preparation for a Pharmacy Manager role while continuing to perform Staff or District Support Pharmacist responsibilities. The role includes completing a self-paced, collaborative training roadmap with virtual and hands-on learning experiences. Program length varies with prior leadership experience and is typically 3–6 months for most Pharmacy Manager candidates. The PMEL delivers patient care, models company values, mentors and guides the pharmacy team, and supports the home-store Pharmacy Manager. Responsibilities expand as readiness increases to include supporting pharmacy management, oversight, and operations. The PMEL may oversee the pharmacy as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap and assume day-to-day duties when the only or primary pharmacist on duty. The role supports safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, patient counseling, immunizations, clinical services, pharmacy performance, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and a positive team and patient experience. It requires flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs, including regular and predictable attendance at night and on weekends.

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).
Not on the DEA Excluded Parties list.
Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Ability to provide friendly customer service, understand patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.
Active listening skills and ability to give clear, actionable direction, coaching, and feedback.
Mathematical reasoning skills to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle needs for prescriptions.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual acuity.
Ability to convey and receive detailed information through spoken communication.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Complete the self-paced, collaborative training roadmap within the designated timeframe to prepare for an independent Pharmacy Manager role.
Deliver safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizing practices, and other patient care to help manage and improve patient health.
Model company values and provide mentorship, guidance, coaching, and feedback to pharmacy team members.
Support the home-store Pharmacy Manager and oversee the pharmacy as their proxy during bench shifts without overlap.
Assume the Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.
Strengthen pharmacy performance measures through effective coaching and consistent follow-up with team members, and provide performance feedback to the Pharmacy Manager.
Follow and direct the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
Provide meaningful patient counseling, demonstrate empathy and genuine care, collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactively resolve insurance or medication issues.
Offer and deliver immunizations, and engage 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 escalate issues or concerns to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL for resolution.
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs; write the pharmacy schedule if directed and ensure compliance with applicable scheduling requirements.
Maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, complete required trainings and CMEs, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical care, such as testing and prescribing services where permissible.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and company policies, including requirements for controlled substances, patient privacy and security, and workplace safety and inclusion.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Perform other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.