Staff Pharmacist at CVS Health

Sherwood, Oregon, United States

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

Requirements

  • Licensed pharmacist (implied by role and responsibilities)
  • Ability to maintain relevant clinical and technical skills, including company-required trainings and CMEs
  • Flexibility for scheduling and business needs
  • Capability to oversee pharmacy operations as proxy for Pharmacy Manager during bench shifts
  • Knowledge of pharmacy workflow procedures, safety guardrails, and inventory best practices (especially cold chain)
  • Compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations
  • Ability to perform clinical care services like testing and prescribing where permissible (e.g., COVID/Flu, Hormonal Contraception)

Responsibilities

  • Live CVS Health purpose by managing and improving patient health through safe dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices
  • Take direction from Pharmacy Manager and oversee pharmacy during bench shifts without overlap, including coaching team members and providing performance feedback
  • 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 to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails
  • Contribute to positive patient experiences by showing empathy, genuine care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and resolving insurance/medication issues; coach team to do the same
  • Proactively offer and deliver immunizations; engage and support Pharmacy Technicians to learn to immunize
  • Support effective management of pharmacy inventory by following and coaching team on best practices, focusing on cold chain products
  • Partner with Pharmacy Manager to ensure compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations; escalate issues as needed
  • Contribute to safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic; support Pharmacy Manager by writing pharmacy schedule if directed
  • Actively seek opportunities to expand knowledge to better support patients
  • Support access to care and improve patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical care services where permissible; empower pharmacy team to provide such services

Skills

Pharmacy Management
Patient Counseling
Immunizations
Medication Dispensing
Team Leadership
Pharmacy Operations
Healthcare Compliance

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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