Staff Pharmacist FT, PMEL

CVS Health • Las Vegas, NV

10d

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, typically within 3–6 months for most Pharmacy Manager candidates, depending on prior leadership experience. The PMEL models CVS Health’s values, provides genuine care to patients, and serves as a role model, mentor, and guide for the pharmacy team.

The PMEL supports the home-store Pharmacy Manager and may oversee the pharmacy as the manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap. As readiness increases, the PMEL takes on more responsibility for pharmacy management and operations, including safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, patient counseling, immunizations, inventory practices, team coaching, pharmacy performance, regulatory compliance, scheduling support, and clinical care services. The role requires flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, and company policies.

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.
• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks and quickly shift between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Customer service and team orientation, including responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills, active listening, and ability to give clear and actionable direction, coaching, and feedback.
• Mathematical reasoning skills, including calculations related to prescription quantities and days’ supply.
• Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Physical ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive finger movements; and maintain close visual acuity for tasks such as reading and inspecting small items.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds and frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to communicate detailed information accurately through spoken word and receive detailed information orally.

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

• Model CVS Health’s purpose and values and provide genuine, compassionate care to patients.
• Complete the self-paced leadership training roadmap, including virtual and hands-on learning experiences, within the designated timeframe.
• Support the Pharmacy Manager and demonstrate best practices while working the pharmacy bench, including coordinating the team, counseling patients, and following legal and regulatory guidelines and workplace policies.
• Oversee the pharmacy as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap and provide feedback to the manager about pharmacy team performance.
• 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 team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
• Coach the pharmacy team to provide compassionate patient care, collaborate with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactively resolve insurance or medication issues.
• Offer and deliver immunizations and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
• Follow and coach the team on inventory best practices, particularly protection of cold-chain products.
• Partner with the Pharmacy Manager to maintain compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations and promptly escalate issues or concerns as needed.
• Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs; support schedule writing when directed and ensure scheduling requirements are followed.
• 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 by providing pharmacist-delivered clinical care, such as testing and prescribing services where permitted.
• Follow applicable federal and state laws, Board of Pharmacy regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for controlled substances, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Provide clear direction, coaching, and feedback to pharmacy team members.
• Perform other 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’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility
• Eligibility 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