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Clinical Pharmacist

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of work experience
  • Licensed Pharmacist in State of residence
  • Doctorate (PharmD)
  • Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct counseling and education on prescription medications and health-related topics
  • Conduct medication therapy reviews and monitor medication utilization patterns
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy and treatment plans
  • Maintain a focus on safety, quality, and compliance by staying current on pharmacy regulations

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Collaboration
  • Digital Literacy
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Planning

About the company

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CVS Health

  • Health Insurance & Payers
  • Large
  • 10,001+
CVS Health is the leading health solutions company, delivering care like no one else can. We reach more people and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and over 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. 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. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Follow @CVSHealth on social media.

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Job description

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.


Requisition Job Description

As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will play an important role in helping people on their path to better health by delivering expert clinical pharmacy support, medication therapy management, and patient education. In this role, you will use your PharmD expertise to collaborate with healthcare professionals and interdisciplinary teams to support safe, effective, and evidence-based care.


You will help improve patient outcomes by providing clinical consultation, monitoring for adverse events, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and promoting medication safety. This is an opportunity to bring your clinical knowledge, compassion, and commitment to quality to a role that makes a meaningful difference for patients, providers, and the communities we serve.


What you will do

  • Make a meaningful impact on patient health by providing direct counseling and education on prescription medications, over-the-counter products, and other health-related topics
  • Support safe, effective care by conducting medication therapy reviews, monitoring medication utilization patterns, and identifying opportunities to improve patient outcomes
  • Help patients feel informed and confident in their care by explaining medication instructions, potential side effects, and possible drug interactions, while addressing questions and concerns with empathy and clarity
  • Review and assess medication profiles, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, to promote appropriateness, accuracy, and safety
  • Contribute to quality and operational excellence by supporting prescription processing, inventory management, and the accuracy of medication orders
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers and interdisciplinary partners to optimize medication therapy and treatment plans, making recommendations that support better health outcomes
  • Verify prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness, identify potential contraindications or interactions, and support safe medication dispensing practices
  • Advance preventive care by participating in health and wellness initiatives, including immunization efforts and disease management programs
  • Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and compliance by staying current on pharmacy laws, regulations, and industry standards 

Minimum Requirements

  • 5+ years of work experience
  • Licensed Pharmacist in State of residence
  • Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Advanced knowledge of medical terminology
  • Advanced collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Advanced growth mindset skills, including agility and developing self and others
  • Advanced execution and delivery skills, including planning, delivering, and supporting work
  • Ability to evaluate the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and make sound decisions
  • Advanced digital literacy skills. 

Education  

• Doctorate (PharmD) 

Anticipated Weekly Hours

32

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$50.48 - $84.62

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.  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. 
 

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

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

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. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.


Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/30/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

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