Pharmacist - Specialty Compounding

CVS Health; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Job summary

CVS Health in Minnesota seeks a Pharmacist - Specialty Compounding to support home infusion patients. You will review charts and lab results for an assigned caseload, communicate with patients and caregivers, and discuss updates with physicians.

This role requires a Minnesota license, a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy, and willingness to obtain additional licenses. Experience in IV home infusion and CPR certification are preferred; strong clinical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree (PharmD or BS) from an accredited college.
• Current Minnesota pharmacy license.
• Willingness to obtain additional licenses as needed.
• CPR certification if in direct patient contact.
• Experience in IV/home infusion is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build one-on-one patient relationships during infusion therapies.
• Review orders for therapeutic appropriateness and safety.
• Interpret lab results and communicate with physicians.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians in compounding and labeling.
• Assist in training and performance improvement activities.
• Support remote patients by phone as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Clinical interpretation

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's or Doctor of Pharmacy

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 Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference today by bringing your personal touch and clinical experiences that will support our patient’s one-on-one care? As a Pharmacist - Specialty Compounding, you will review charts and lab results for an assigned caseload of patients receiving specialized, complex infusion therapy and TPN care. You will communicate routinely with the patient and caregivers; answering questions, gathering information and discussing updates and course recommendations with the physician. You will utilize your excellent written and verbal customer service skills as well as advanced computer skills in order to interact with key caregivers and patients. Pharmacists with Coram CVS/specialty infusion services have a uniquely rewarding setting in which to use their exceptional pharmacy skills. As a national leader in the home infusion field, we seek to hire those special pharmacists who not only possess strong clinical expertise, but also the kind of deep compassion and sensitivity it takes to build one-on-one relationships and support patients receiving infusion therapy in the comfort of their home.

Key responsibilities:

• Building strong one-on-one relationships with your patients while they are recovering or receiving routine treatments, and supporting remote patients on a routine schedule and as needed.
• Participating in patient evaluation and chart review for acceptance, product selection, device selection and supply management.
• Collect, interpret and evaluate all physician medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness, cost effectiveness, accuracy, safety and completeness.
• Monitor the patient’s progress and assessment results to communicate clinical and technical information with the physician and other members of healthcare team.
• Most patient contact will be on the phone and, on occasion, you will meet them in our infusion suites.
• Directly supervise pharmacy technicians and support personnel in the appropriate compounding, packaging and labeling of compounded sterile products.
• Assist in training and orientation of new employees, performance improvement activities and educational programs.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelors or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college or university.
• Current license to practice pharmacy in Minnesota
• Willingness to obtain additional licenses as needed (paid for by CVS Health)

Preferred Qualifications :

• One year related experience in an IV alternate site environment or equivalent is preferred.
• Home infusion therapy or home infusion rotation experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in research or other areas of pharmacy.
• Have and maintain a current CPR certification if in direct contact with patients.
• Willingness to learn the clinical and business needs of Coram.

Education :

• B.S. or doctorate of pharmacy degree is required.

Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $55.53 - $93.08 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.

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: 11/30/2026

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

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.