Pharmacy Manager / Managing Pharmacist

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.

Essential Functions 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: demonstrating compassionate care, collaborating with the patient’s total healthcare team, and proactively resolving insurance and/or medication issues.

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, with a special focus on protecting cold chain products for our patients and our business.

Conducting new Technician and Pharmacist onboarding for the store and district, including training on CVS workflow, and ensuring all trainees are on‑track for timely completion of required training and/or licensure.

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 willing to work in the pharmacy, and ensuring that cross‑trained colleagues are on‑track for timely completion of all required training for licensure.

Overseeing Staff Pharmacists and District Support Pharmacists (DPSs) (where applicable), managing performance through direct observation, peer and team feedback, and/or validation of results; delivering annual performance reviews and closing gaps as needed.

Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs, while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic; writing or appropriately delegating and overseeing the writing of the pharmacy schedule.

Establishing a culture of safety, empowerment, and inclusion so the pharmacy team feels valued; building psychological safety by opening the door for feedback and taking relevant action.

Supporting access to care and helping to improve patient outcomes through pharmacist delivered clinical care such as testing and prescribing services (e.g., COVID/Flu, Hormonal Contraception, etc.) empowering the pharmacy team to provide holistic care at every step in the patient care journey.

complying with CVS Health policies and procedures to help support patient safety and complying with controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, to protect patient privacy and security, and to maintain a safe and inclusive workplace for our colleagues.

Required Qualifications Active Pharmacist License in the state where the Store is located.

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.

Ability to work in the home store, and across the market in other locations, to meet business need.

Physical Demands Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

Maintain visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts.

Extended periods of mobility and upright posture, including lifting, scanning, bagging, reaching overhead, and performing repetitive finger movements.

Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to express ideas verbally and in writing.

Maintain safe and efficient machine operation under manual control.

The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, geography, and other relevant considerations.

Benefits Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and additional resources based on eligibility.

Application Window Application window for this opening closes 09/08/2026.

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