Clinical Pharmacist - MWA
CVS
Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Posting ID: R0579812
Austin, TX
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At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.
As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
Position Summary
The Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive healthcare management through clinical and medication reviews to support safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care. This role involves analyzing medical records, assessing medication appropriateness, and researching disease states to guide therapeutic discussions. Through critical review and clinical insight, the pharmacist ensures alignment with treatment guidelines, regulatory requirements, and best practices. The role supports population health initiatives and may focus on specific areas such as opioid stewardship, chronic disease management, or high-risk medication use. This role focuses on reviewing patient medical records and medication histories to support safe, effective, and guideline-based therapy in high risk and complex cases of opioid misuse and abuse. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes.
Candidate must be able and willing to work during the hours of 8am-5pm ET, with flexibility to adjust working hours as needed meet business needs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors of Pharmacy or Pharm D from an ACPE-accredited college or university
Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of practice
Minimum of 3 years of clinical pharmacy experience in managed care setting
Demonstrated ability to review and interpret medical records, medication histories, and lab data
Demonstrated expertise in opioid and pain management stewardship
Demonstrated understanding of and experience with MWA/FWA
Sound clinical judgment and independent thinking
Strong ability to influence clinical decision-making through persuasive communication and expert guidance in therapeutic optimization
Preferred Qualifications
Board certification in relevant specialty of chronic pain management and/or addiction management
Demonstrated experience in chronic disease management or high-risk medication monitoring
Familiarity with state PDMPs and regulatory requirements
Certification or training in motivational interviewing
Experience contributing to provider education
Education
Bachelors of Pharmacy or Pharm D from an ACPE-accredited college or university
Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of practice
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$106,200.00 - $225,000.00
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.
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 our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 05/26/2025
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
Position Summary
The Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive healthcare management through clinical and medication reviews to support safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care. This role involves analyzing medical records, assessing medication appropriateness, and researching disease states to guide therapeutic discussions. Through critical review and clinical insight, the pharmacist ensures alignment with treatment guidelines, regulatory requirements, and best practices. The role supports population health initiatives and may focus on specific areas such as opioid stewardship, chronic disease management, or high-risk medication use. This role focuses on reviewing patient medical records and medication histories to support safe, effective, and guideline-based therapy in high risk and complex cases of opioid misuse and abuse. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes.
Candidate must be able and willing to work during the hours of 8am-5pm ET, with flexibility to adjust working hours as needed meet business needs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors of Pharmacy or Pharm D from an ACPE-accredited college or university
Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of practice
Minimum of 3 years of clinical pharmacy experience in managed care setting
Demonstrated ability to review and interpret medical records, medication histories, and lab data
Demonstrated expertise in opioid and pain management stewardship
Demonstrated understanding of and experience with MWA/FWA
Sound clinical judgment and independent thinking
Strong ability to influence clinical decision-making through persuasive communication and expert guidance in therapeutic optimization
Preferred Qualifications
Board certification in relevant specialty of chronic pain management and/or addiction management
Demonstrated experience in chronic disease management or high-risk medication monitoring
Familiarity with state PDMPs and regulatory requirements
Certification or training in motivational interviewing
Experience contributing to provider education
Education
Bachelors of Pharmacy or Pharm D from an ACPE-accredited college or university
Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of practice
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$106,200.00 - $225,000.00
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.
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 our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 05/26/2025
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Registered Pharmacist (RPh)
Coaching
Management
Clinical Pharmacy
Medical Records
Influencing Skills
Managed Care
Decision Making
Board Certified/Board Eligible
Persuasive Communication
Motivational Skills
Compassion
Independent Thinking
Health Administration
Chronic Disease Management
Pain Management
Medication Monitoring
Population Health
Motivational Interviewing
Weight Management
