Pharmacy manager

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Job Purpose and Summary:

At CVS Health, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart every day. Our Pharmacy Managers play a critical role in cultivating a culture of excellence in their respective pharmacy by acting as a role model for all, demonstrating genuine care, and setting the bar for their pharmacy team.

As a Pharmacy Manager, you will lead and develop a pharmacy team that provides exceptional patient care by promoting best practices and leading through change while identifying and addressing performance opportunities. Pharmacy Managers support novel program awareness, onboard newly hired pharmacy team members, and recognize colleagues for their success. The Pharmacy Manager consistently exhibits best practices when working the bench, including quarterbacking the team, providing patients with meaningful counseling, and abiding by all legal and regulatory guidelines, amongst other required activities.

Responsibilities:

• Living our purpose by helping to manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices.
• Overseeing the pharmacy team during bench shifts, including strengthening pharmacy performance measures through effective coaching and consistent follow-up of pharmacy team members.
• Supporting safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following—and directing the pharmacy team to follow—pharmacy workflow procedures and utilizing the safety guardrails at every workstation.
• Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care, and coaching the pharmacy team to do the same.
• Proactively offering and delivering immunizations to keep patients healthy; identifying, engaging, and supporting Pharmacy Technicians to learn to immunize.
• Supporting the effective management of pharmacy inventory by following—and coaching the pharmacy team to follow—all inventory best practices.
• Conducting new Technician and Pharmacist onboarding for the store and district.
• Ensuring pharmacy operations are fully compliant with state Board of Pharmacy regulations at all times.
• Partnering with the Store Manager to maintain a healthy talent pipeline of cross-trained colleagues.
• Overseeing Staff Pharmacists and District Support Pharmacists (DPSs) (where applicable).
• Regularly reviewing business reporting for operational insights and developing action plans to close gaps.
• Establishing a culture of safety, empowerment, and inclusion.
• Maintaining relevant clinical and technical skills for the job as the industry evolves.
• Supporting access to care and helping to improve patient outcomes through pharmacist delivered clinical care.
• Understanding and complying with all relevant federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Pharmacist License in the state where the Store is located.
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Not on the DEA Excluded Parties list.
• 1-2 years of experience as a Pharmacist.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $65.00 - $81.00.

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families.