CA Staff Pharmacist FT

CVS Health; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 186,251,520 - 232,098,048; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Wellness programs

Job summary

CVS Health is hiring a Staff Pharmacist to join our team in California. You will assist the Pharmacy Manager, supervise support staff, and ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance across daily operations.

The role emphasizes leading patient care initiatives, optimizing workflow, and contributing to quality assurance while supporting community health goals. Competitive benefits and a comprehensive pay range are offered.

Qualifications

• Active pharmacy license in the state of employment.
• Immunization certification from a recognized program.
• No DEA exclusion on record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Support Pharmacy Manager and supervise Pharmacy Support Staff.
• Oversee workflow, quality assurance and inventory management.
• Lead patient care initiatives and programs to improve health outcomes.

Skills

Pharmacy license

Immunization cert

DEA exclusion status

Background check

Education

Pharmacy degree

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.

Position Summary

Summary: Health is everything. At CVS Health, colleagues are committed to increasing access, lowering costs and improving quality of care. Millions of times a day, we help people on their path to better health—from advising on prescriptions to helping manage chronic and specialty conditions. As a Staff Pharmacist, you have a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients. In addition to supporting the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing your Pharmacy Technician Support Staff, you are accountable for supporting the management, oversight and operation of all aspects within your pharmacy. This includes:

• Patient Safety
• Pharmacy Professional Practice
• Regulatory Requirements
• Quality Assurance
• Customer Service
• Personnel Management
• Inventory Management
• Financial Profitability
• Loss Prevention
• Workflow Management
• Key component of the Staff Pharmacist role is keeping your customers and patients healthy through adoption and management of patient care programs. Additionally, you will:
• Lead with Heart - display empathy and compassion for your patients, customers, caregivers and colleagues on your team
• Motivate, inspire and develop your Pharmacy Support Staff by balancing assignments that maximize colleagues' strengths, address development opportunities and decrease knowledge gaps
• Identify critical business opportunities and contribute to the development of meaningful solutions to drive growth and improve performance in your pharmacy
• Successfully implement those solutions by leading your team to achieve specified goals
• Adapt to change and adjust plans to thrive in a dynamic community healthcare setting
• Seek new ways to grow, collaborate with others and deliver better outcomes
• Align others around purpose to gain support and commitment
• Actively contribute to a 'team' culture that promotes caring, energy, enthusiasm and pride
• Apply acquired knowledge to help drive healthy outcomes and differentiate CVS from competitors
• The above represents a summary of the functions of a Staff Pharmacist. Additional functions and physical requirements are available on the full job description.

Required Qualifications

• Active Pharmacy License in the state in which you are employed
• Not on the DEA Excluded Parties List
• Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (i.e. APhA)
• Free of pending felony charges or convictions for criminal offenses involving controlled substances

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm. D. degree

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $65.00 - $81.00. 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.

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: 09/15/2026

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