Staff Pharmacist FT, PMEL

CVS Health • Las Vegas, NV

12d • $60 - $76

About The Position

The Pharmacy Manager Emerging Leader (PMEL) builds on the skills and responsibilities of a Staff or District Support Pharmacist while developing the competencies needed to prepare for a Pharmacy Manager role. The role includes completing a self-paced, collaborative training roadmap with virtual and hands-on learning experiences. Program length depends on prior leadership experience and is typically 3–6 months for most Pharmacy Manager candidates.

While completing the roadmap, the PMEL delivers patient care, models CVS Health values, and serves as a role model, mentor, and guide for the pharmacy team. The PMEL supports the home store Pharmacy Manager by demonstrating strong pharmacy practices, coordinating the team during bench work, counseling patients, and following applicable legal, regulatory, and workplace requirements. As readiness grows, the PMEL takes on greater responsibility for pharmacy management, oversight, and operations, including serving as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during shifts and assuming day-to-day duties when acting as the only or primary pharmacist on duty.

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 concentrate, shift between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with patients and colleagues, understand detailed spoken information, and accurately convey important instructions.
• Ability to use mathematics to determine prescription quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
• Ability to resolve challenging interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Physical ability to remain upright and mobile for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and handle items; perform repetitive finger movements; and make precise adjustments to machines.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and inspecting small parts.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently exert negligible force to move objects.

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

• 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 team members, follow up on pharmacy performance measures, and provide performance feedback to the Pharmacy Manager 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 team to follow pharmacy workflow procedures and safety guardrails at every workstation.
• Promote positive patient experiences through empathy, compassionate care, collaboration with patients’ healthcare teams, and proactive resolution of 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 particular 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 immediate resolution when needed.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs; support the Pharmacy Manager with schedule writing when directed and ensure compliance with scheduling requirements, including state and local 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, and empower the team to provide holistic care.
• Comply with federal and state laws, Board of Pharmacy regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, security, and a safe and inclusive workplace.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Provide attentive, friendly customer service and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Communicate clearly with patients and colleagues, listen actively, and provide actionable direction, coaching, and feedback to pharmacy team members.
• Use mathematical reasoning to support prescription dispensing, including calculating quantities and days’ supply.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• 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
• CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program, subject to eligibility

What This Job Offers

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