Staff Pharmacist at CVS Health

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

CVS Health Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Retail PharmacyIndustries

Requirements

  • Licensed pharmacist (implied by role and responsibilities such as dispensing, counseling, immunizing, and state Board of Pharmacy compliance)
  • Ability to take direction from Pharmacy Manager and oversee pharmacy operations as proxy during shifts
  • Skills in coaching, leading, and providing feedback to pharmacy team members
  • Knowledge of pharmacy workflow procedures, safety guardrails, and inventory best practices (including cold chain management)
  • Capability to perform and support immunizations, clinical care (e.g., testing, prescribing where permissible), and patient counseling
  • Flexibility for scheduling and business needs, including writing pharmacy schedules if directed
  • Commitment to maintaining clinical and technical skills through trainings, CMEs, and industry updates
  • Ability to demonstrate empathy, genuine care, and collaboration with healthcare teams

Responsibilities

  • Live CVS purpose by managing and improving patient health through safe dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices
  • Oversee pharmacy during bench shifts without Pharmacy Manager overlap, including coaching team, following up on performance, and providing feedback to Pharmacy Manager
  • Assume 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 team on workflow procedures and safety guardrails
  • Contribute to positive patient experiences by showing empathy, resolving insurance/medication issues, and coaching team on compassionate care
  • Proactively offer and deliver immunizations, engaging and supporting Pharmacy Technicians to immunize
  • Manage pharmacy inventory by following and coaching on best practices, focusing on cold chain products
  • Ensure compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations, escalating issues as needed
  • Remain flexible for scheduling/business needs and contribute to safe, inclusive team dynamic, including writing schedules if directed
  • Maintain clinical/technical skills via trainings/CMEs and expand knowledge to support patients
  • Support access to care and improve outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical services (e.g., testing, prescribing for COVID/Flu, Hormonal Contraception where permissible), empowering the team

Skills

Pharmacy Dispensing
Patient Counseling
Immunization Administration
Pharmacy Management
Team Coaching
Pharmacy Operations
Patient Health Management

CVS Health

Comprehensive pharmacy and healthcare services

About CVS Health

CVS Health operates a large network of retail pharmacies and walk-in medical clinics across the United States, providing a variety of health-related products and services. Their offerings include prescription medications, over-the-counter health products, and beauty items, as well as pharmacy benefits management and specialty pharmacy services. CVS Health's integrated business model allows them to serve individual consumers, businesses, and communities effectively, with a focus on improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. Unlike many competitors, CVS Health combines pharmacy services with medical care, making it easier for patients to access quality healthcare. The company's goal is to enhance access to healthcare and support individuals in achieving better health.

Woonsocket, Rhode IslandHeadquarters
1963Year Founded
DEBTCompany Stage
Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Company Equity
Wellness Program
Professional Development Budget
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays

Risks

Legal challenges related to opioid prescriptions could harm CVS's reputation and finances.
The DOJ's intervention in a whistleblower lawsuit may increase legal costs for CVS.
The Horizon Organic Milk recall exposes potential vulnerabilities in CVS's supply chain.

Differentiation

CVS Health operates over 9,600 retail pharmacies and 1,100 walk-in clinics nationwide.
The company integrates pharmacy benefits management with specialty pharmacy services for comprehensive care.
CVS Health offers tailored medication plans through personalized medicine and pharmacogenomics.

Upsides

Expansion of telehealth services allows CVS to reach more patients remotely.
Increased consumer interest in wellness boosts demand for CVS's health-related products.
The trend towards value-based care aligns with CVS's integrated healthcare approach.

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