District Support Pharmacy Leader
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Conducting weekly check-ins with all DSPs to ensure awareness and alignment to all corporate announcements and initiatives
Communicating weekly with DSPs to inform the group about district priorities and goals
Traveling the District and conducting monthly observations or “store visits” to observe each DSP in action, providing in-the-moment coaching and feedback to aid in colleague development.
Teaching DSPs about new programs coming to the district either in person and/or via phone
Collecting, interpreting, and acting on feedback from pharmacy teams when DSPs have worked shifts
Supporting the improvement of pharmacy performance measures (e.g., WeCARE, mCC, mPC, CRS, etc.) by coaching DSPs and through consistent follow-up
In the normal course of observations, advocating for DSPs by providing additional ad hoc feedback, coaching, and support to Pharmacy Managers, Staff Pharmacists, and Technicians where needed, and providing visibility to the District Leader, RX of any perceived performance gaps for these colleagues
In the normal course of observations, advocating for DSPs by providing additional ad hoc feedback, coaching, and support to Pharmacy Managers, Staff Pharmacists, and Technicians where needed, and providing visibility to the District Leader, RX of any perceived performance gaps for these colleagues
Conducting new Pharmacist onboarding for the District, including educating and training new Pharmacists on CVS workflow and best practices in their first 90 days of employment with CVS
Facilitating new Pharmacist Graduate transitioning, transforming the Graduate from an Intern to a fully operational Pharmacist with the ability to independently function and lead their own pharmacy team
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:1. People Leadership, Management & Development
Support selection, hiring, promotion, and termination of DSPs.
Complete mid-year and annual performance evaluations for DSPs.
Align and engage DSP colleagues around common goals
Influence DSP behavior about novel programs in their district
Build a culture of connectedness and camaraderie amongst DSPs in group communications
Travel the district to observe DSPs on the bench and provide in-the-moment coaching
Collect feedback on DSP performance; interpret and deliver feedback and recognition
Collect district-wide feedback from DSPs; interpret and deliver that feedback and recognition
Facilitate DSP training and development in group or singular settings as needed
Deliver targeted coaching and counseling for individual DSPs as needed
Partner with the DL, RX to evaluate and promote DSPs within the market
Partners with DPC to be aware of DSP vacations, attendance and related information
Educate and train new hire Pharmacists on CVS workflow and best practices
Facilitate the transition of Grad Interns into the Pharmacist role once licensed
Business / Financial Planning
Actively review relevant District business reports to support coaching and training of DSPs
Partner with District Leader, RX to create and facilitate action plans for DSPs
Partner with District Leader, RX to build profitable pharmacy business and script growth through execution of clinical and patient care programs
Operations
Work the bench in stores across market to support the business needs
Share best practices of pharmacy operation across the market with all pharmacy teams
Lead the pharmacy team during each worked bench shift to engage and align on the top opportunities of the day and ensure all required work is delegated, followed up on, and completed prior to the end of each shift
Complete all operational tasks required of a Pharmacist working the bench (e.g. prescription fulfillment, register operations, oversee patient care, patient safety, inventory maintenance, and business operations) based on CVS policy/procedure and state-specific guidance.
Execute required Pharmacy quality assurance, compliance policies and Pharmacy SOPs
DSPL recommended as most appropriate coverage during short-term DL absence (i.e. myTime coverage)
Customer Service
Complete all customer service duties required of a Pharmacist, i.e.
o Provide tailored, market-differentiated holistic health counseling
Provide wellness services (e.g., immunizations)
Focus on providing differentiated customer service
Support customer complaint resolution
Ensure closing the loop of feedback with customers in myCustomer connection
Follow-up with DSPs on feedback received via myCustomer Connection
Required QualificationsPreferred QualificationsEducation
1+ years of experience as a Pharmacy Manager at CVS managing Pharmacists and business outcomes or equivalent retail leadership experience required
Currently employed as a licensed Pharmacist in at least one state the District covers
Completion if all required training for current role
Bachelor’s degree
Completion of DevelopU for Leaders
Bachelors Degree Required
Doctorate Preferred
Active Pharmacist License in the state where the District is located; active Pharmacist License in at least one state when the District covers more than one state
Pay RangeThe typical pay range for this role is:$65.00 - $81.00This 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. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies. For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit jobs.CVSHealth.com/benefits We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/09/2024CVS Health requires certain colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, religious belief, or other legally recognized reasons that prevents them from being vaccinated. You are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status or apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment. Please note that in some states and roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination or an approved reasonable accommodation before you can begin to actively work. CVS Health is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, advancing, and retaining individuals with disabilities. As such, we strive to provide equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment, including the provision of a reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions. CVS Health can provide a request for a reasonable accommodation, including a qualified interpreter, written information in other formats, translation or other services through ColleagueRelations@CVSHealth.com If you have a speech or hearing disability, please call 7-1-1 to utilize Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). We will make every effort to respond to your request within 48 business hours and do everything we can to work towards a solution.We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.